Sri Jagannath Express Explained

Sri Jagannath Express
Type:Express
Operator:East Coast Railway
Start: (PURI)
Stops:19
End: (SHM)
Distance:497km (309miles)
Journeytime:9 hours 45 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:E-catering only
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF rakes
Gauge:Broad Gauge
Trainnumber:18409 / 18410
Speed:53km/h average including halts.

The 18409 / 18410 Sri Jagannath Express is an express train belonging to Indian RailwaysEast Coast Railway zone that runs between & in India.

It operates as train number 18410 from Puri to Kolkata Shalimar and as train number 18409 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha and West Bengal.

It is named after the Sri Jagannath temple located at Puri in the state of Odisha.

Service

The 18410 Puri–Kolkata Shalimar Sri Jagannath Express covers the distance of in 9 hours 45 mins & in 9 hours 55 mins as 18409 Kolkata Shalimar–Puri Sri Jagannath Express. From 14.01.2022, the terminating and originating station of 18410 and 18409 Sri Jagannath Express respectively, has been changed to Kolkata Shalimar instead of Howrah Junction.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Santragachi Loco Shed-based WAP-4 or WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Rake sharing

Previously 18410 / 09 Puri–Howrah Sri Jagannath Express used to share its rake with the 12859 / 60 Gitanjali Express. Now it runs without any rake sharing arrangement.

Operation

18409 Kolkata Shalimar–Puri Express runs from Kolkata Shalimar on a daily basis, reaching Puri the next day.[5]

18410 Puri–Kolkata Shalimar Express runs from Puri on a daily basis reaching Kolkata Shalimar the next day.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blasting SRC WAP-4 with Sri Jagannath Express !!!. 7 June 2012. YouTube.
  2. Web site: Sri Jagannath Express. 13 January 2010. Flickr.com. 28 July 2019.
  3. Web site: WAM-4 #21204. 9 November 2008. Flickr.com. 28 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Contents . 16 September 2014 . 16 September 2014 . https://archive.today/20140916174535/http://m.bhojpurinama.com/trendsplay/rKw8GP_EiRg/%255BHD%255D-SRC-WAP-4-22262-with-Sri-Jagannath-Express-at-Deulti . dead .
  5. Web site: Srijagannath Ex (18410), Trains from Puri to Kolkata Shalimar – Check Time Table, Availability at HolidayIQ. Holidayiq.com. 28 July 2019.