Paradeep–Puri Intercity Express

The 18413 / 18414 Paradeep-Puri Intercity Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways-East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Puri in India.^[1]

Paradeep-Puri Intercity Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	3 January 2009; 16 years ago (2009-01-03)
Current operator(s)	East Coast Railway
Route
Termini	Paradeep (PRDP) Puri (PURI)
Stops	11
Distance travelled	173 km (107 mi)
Average journey time	4 hours 25 minutes
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	18413 / 18414
On-board services
Class(es)	General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	39 km/h (24 mph)
Route map

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 Santragachi Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.