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22881 / 82 Bhubaneswar–Pune–Bhubaneswar Express (Via. Guntur, Nalgonda) is a Express Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway Zone that runs between Pune Junction and Bhubaneswar in India.[1] It commenced its operations on 24 February 2011, with Train Number 2582/2581.
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 24 February 2011 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Pune Junction Bhubaneswar | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,704 km (1,059 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 30 hours 22 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22881 / 22882 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class & General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 56.5 km/h (35 mph) | ||||
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Service edit
It operates as train number 22881 from Pune Junction to Bhubaneswa} and as train number 22882 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Odisha. The train covers the distance of 1,704 km (1,059 mi) in 30 hours 22 mins approximately at a speed of 56.5 km/h (35.1 mph).[2]
Coaches edit
The 22881 / 82 Pune Junction–Bhubaneswar Express has two AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, ten sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rack) coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Routing edit
The 22881 / 82 Pune Junction Bhubaneswar Express runs from Pune Junction via Solapur, Gulbarga, Wadi Junction, Secunderabad Junction, Nalgonda,Guntur Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Duvvada, Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road Junction, to Bhubaneswar.
Traction edit
As this route is going to be electrified, a Kazipet-based diesel WDM-3D loco pulls the train to Vijayawada Junction, later a Bhubaneswar-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
External links edit
- 22881Pune Junction Bhubaneswar Express at India Rail Info
- 22882 Bhubaneswar Pune Junction Express at India Rail Info