The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express is an
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train belonging to
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East Coast Railway zone
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History
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that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 22814 from Paradeep to Santragachi Junction and as train number 22813 in the reverse direction, serving the states of
Odisha
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West Bengal
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Coaches
The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, seven sleeper coaches, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a
pantry car
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 22814 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express covers the distance of in 7 hours 15 mins (67 km/h) and in 8 hours 50 mins as the 22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is higher than , as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Timetable
22814 – Paradeep to Santragachi every Monday
22813 – Santragachi to Paradeep every Tuesday
Traction
As the route is electrified, a -based Indian locomotive class WAP-4, WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
External links
22814 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express
at India Rail Info
22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express
at India Rail Info
{{DEFAULTSORT:Santragachi-Paradeep Superfast Express
Express trains in India
Transport in Paradeep
Rail transport in Odisha
Rail transport in Howrah