Puri Howrah Express | |
Type: | Superfast Express |
Operator: | South Eastern Railways |
Stops: | 9 |
Distance: | 502km (312miles) |
Journey Time: | 08 hours 30 mins in both ways |
Frequency: | Everyday |
Class: | AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, Unreserved |
Seating: | Yes |
Sleeping: | Yes |
Catering: | No |
Stock: | LHB coaches |
Electrification: | Yes |
Train Number: | 12837 / 12838 |
Speed: | 130km/h maximum, 59km/h, including halts |
The 12837 / 38 Howrah–Puri Express is a Superfast Express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Eastern Railway zone that runs between and 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.
The 12837 Howrah–Puri Express has the following coach composition
12838 runs with the exact reverse coach composition.
The 12837 Howrah–Puri Express covers the distance of 502km (312miles) in 8 hours 30 mins (59 km/h). It departs Howrah from the new complex (PF 16-23)at 10:40 PM and arrives Puri the next day at 07:10 AM
12838 departs Puri at 08:10 PM and arrives Howrah at 04:45 AM taking same time. http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/howrah-puri-express-12887-train.html.
As the average speed of the train is above 55km/h, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
The 12837 / 38 Howrah–Puri Express runs from Howrah Junction via,,, to Puri http://www.holidayiq.com/railways/howrah-puri-express-12887-train.html.
As the route is fully electrified, a -based WAP-7 powers the train for its entire journey.