Puri–Durg Express
The Puri - Durg Express is an express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Durg Junction and Puri in India. It is currently being operated with 18425/18426 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3] This train was introduced as Bhubaneswar-Raipur express in 2006. In 2010 it was extended to Puri and Durg.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Durg Junction (DURG) |
| Stops | 18 |
| End | Puri (PURI) |
| Distance travelled | 797 km (495 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 18425/18426 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 46 km/h (29 mph), including halts |
Service
The 18425/Puri - Durg Express has an average speed of 46 km/hr and covers 797 km in 17h 10m. The 18426/Durg - Puri Express has an average speed of 47 km/hr and covers 797 km in 17h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches :
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC II Tier
- 2 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 5 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Visakhapatnam Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Durg to Titlagarh Junction. From Titlagarh Junction trains are hauled by a Raipur Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive up to Puri.
Notes
- Runs seven day in a week for every direction.