Howrah Puri Express

Howrah Puri Express
Overview
Service type Superfast
Current operator(s) South Eastern Railways
Route
Start Howrah Junction
Stops 12
End Puri
Distance travelled 502 km (312 mi)
Service frequency Daily
On-board services
Class(es) AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock Standard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
,56.83 km/h (35 mph), including halts
Route map

The 12837 / 38 Howrah Puri Express is a Superfast express train belonging to Indian Railways - South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Howrah Junction and Puri in India.

It operates as train number 12837 from Howrah Junction to Puri and as train number 12838 in the reverse direction serving the states of West Bengal and Odisha.

Coaches

The 12837 / 38 Howrah Puri Express has 1 AC First cum AC 2 tier, 2 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper Class, 2 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) Coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach .

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 12837 / 38 Howrah Puri Express covers the distance of 502 km (312 mi) in 8 hours 50 mins (56.83 km/hr) in both directions .

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 12837 / 38 Howrah Puri Express runs from Howrah Junction via Kharagpur Junction, Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to Puri .

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi based WAP 4 powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation

12837 Howrah Puri Express runs from Howrah Junction on a daily basis reaching Puri the next day .

12838 Puri Howrah Express runs from Puri on a daily basis reaching Howrah Junction the next day.

References

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