Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)East Coast Railway zone
Route
TerminiParadeep
Puri
Stops15
Distance travelled173 km (107 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 7 mins
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)18413 / 18414
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed32.5 km/h (20 mph)
Route map

The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Puri in India.[1]

It operates as train number 18413 from Paradeep to Puri and as train number 18414 in the reverse direction serving the states of Odisha.

Coaches

The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express has six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with 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 18413 Paradeep - Puri Intercity Express covers the distance of 173 km (107 mi) in 4 hours 30 mins (46 km/h) and in 3 hours 45 mins as the 18414 Puri - Paradeep Intercity Express (46 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 18413 / 14 Intercity Express runs from Paradeep via Cuttack Junction, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road Junction to Puri.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Visakhapatnam based WAM-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ , odishasuntimes.com, 30 March 2015
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