Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express
The Bangriposi–Puri Intercity Superfast Express is a Superfast train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Bangriposi railway station and Puri in India. It was introduced in 2006 as tri-weekly express between Bhubaneswar and Baripada. It was later extended to Bangriposi and frequency increased to daily. In May 2023, it was extended to Puri. It is currently being operated with 12891/12892 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2][3]
 Bangriposi Puri Bangriposi Intercity Express | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Odisha |
| First service | 2006 |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Bangriposi (BGY) Puri (PURI) |
| Stops | 14 |
| Distance travelled | 376 km (234 mi) |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 12891/12892 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Sitting, General Unreserved, AC Chair Car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | Not Available |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
Service edit
- The 12891/Bangriposi–Puri Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 376 km in 6h 45m.
- The 12892/Puri–Bangriposi Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 376 km in 6h 45m.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:
- 1 AC Chair Car[4]
- 5 Second Sitting
- 8 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Railway adds some extra general coaches during festivals based on demand.
Traction edit
After the electrification of complete route , Now both trains are hauled by a Santragachi Electric Loco Shed-based WAP-4 Electric locomotive from Bangriposi to Puri and vice versa.
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References edit
- ^ REGULATION OF SER TRAIN SERVICES DUE TO NON INTERLOCKING WORK IN EAST COAST RAILWAY
- ^ MANY RATH YATRA SPECIAL TRAINS HAVING RESERVED ACCOMMODATION FOR THE FIRST TIME
- ^ ECoR TO AUGMENT ADDITIONAL COACHES PERMANENTLY IN FIVE MORE TRAINS
- ^ @OdishaRail (18 September 2021). "Good News ! 02891 Bangriposi Bhubaneswar Special will be augmented with an AC Chair Car from #Bangriposi on 2nd Oct…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links edit
- 12891/Bangriposi–Bhubaneswar Express India Rail Info
- 12892/Bhubaneswar–Bangriposi Express India Rail Info
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