Shalimar–Puri Express

Shalimar-Puri Express

Overview
Service type	Superfast Express
First service	5 July 2011; 13 years ago (2011-07-05)[1]
Current operator(s)	South Eastern Railway
Route
Termini	Shalimar (SHM) Puri (PURI)
Stops	9
Distance travelled	500 km (311 mi)
Average journey time	08 hours 55 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	22835 / 22836
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, Unreserved/General
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering, E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	130 km/h (81 mph) maximum, 55 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 22835 / 22836 Shalimar–Puri Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between Shalimar and Puri in India.

It operates as train number 22835 from Shalimar to Puri and as train number 22836 in the reverse direction, serving the states of West Bengal and Odisha.

Coaches

The 22835 / 36 Shalimar–Puri Express has 1 AC 2 tier, 5 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper class, 5 Unreserved/General, 1 Pantry car and 2 Generator car EOG Coaches. [1]

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 22835 Shalimar–Puri Express covers the distance of 500 km (311 mi) in 8 hours 55 mins (56.07 km/h) and in 09 hours 05 mins as 22836 Puri–Shalimar Express (55.05 km/h).[2]

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

Routing

The 22835 / 36 Shalimar–Puri Express runs from Shalimar via Santragachi Junction, Kharagpur Junction, Balasore, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar to Puri.[2]

Traction

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

Operation

22836 Puri–Shalimar Express runs from Puri every Tuesday reaching Shalimar the next day.[3]

22835 Shalimar–Puri Express runs from Shalimar every Wednesday reaching Puri the next day.[2]

References

1. "East Coast Railway". Archived from the original on 28 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
2. "Shm Puri Sf Exp Train/22835 | Shm Puri Sf Exp Tickets, Time Table, Schedule, Availability at". Holidayiq.com. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
3. "Puri Shm Sf Exp Train/22836 | Puri Shm Sf Exp Tickets, Time Table, Schedule, Availability at". Holidayiq.com. Retrieved 4 June 2016.

External links

• "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
• "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.