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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express
| image =
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast Express]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2015|02|11}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Railway Minister Flags Off Five More New Trains |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=115349|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=11 February 2015}}</ref>
| last =
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Paradeep}} (PRDP)
| stops = 13
| end = {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} (VSKP)
| distance = {{convert|554|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hours 45 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = General Unreserved, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = E-catering
| observation = 22801/22802 [[Visakhapatnam–Chennai Central Express]]
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22809 / 22810
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = [[File:(Visakhapatnam - Paradip) Express Route map.png|250px]]
| map_state =
}}
The 22809 / 22810 '''Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|superfast express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]]-[[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Paradeep}} and {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam}} in India.

It operates as train number 22809 from Paradeep to Visakhapatnam and as train number 22810 in the reverse direction, serving the states of [[Odisha]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>[https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20151004/2693329.html] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728201702/https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20151004/2693329.html |date=28 July 2017 }}, ''webindia123.com'', 4 October 2015</ref>

==Coaches==
The 22809 / 10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, seven sleeper coaches, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a [[pantry car]].<ref>[http://www.eastcoastrail.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=1832&id=0,4,268], ''East Coast Railway'', 12 February 2015</ref>

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 22809 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express covers the distance of {{convert|554|km|0|abbr=on}} in 9 hours 20 mins (59 km/h) and in 9 hours 15 mins as the 22810 Visakhapatnam–Paradeep Express (60 km/h).<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20150824214853/http://odishasuntimes.com/2015/02/11/paradeep-visakhapatnam-weekly-super-fast-train-flagged-off/]}}, ''odishasuntimes.com'', 11 February 2015</ref>

As the average speed of the train is higher than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

==Schedule==
22809 – Starts from Paradeep every Wednesday at 22:55 IST and reaches Vishakapatnama next day morning 08:20 AM

22810 – Starts from Vishakapatnama every Sundayat 23:50 IST and reaches Paradeep next day morning 09:10 AM IST

==Routing==
The 22809 / 10 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express runs from Paradeep via {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}} to Visakhapatnam.

==Traction==
As the route is electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam Loco Shed]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

==Reverse==

The train reverses at {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}}.

==Rake composition==

* 1 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 7 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General
* 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/paradeep-vishakapatnam-weekly-sf-express-22809/29919/3783/401 22809 Paradeep–Visakhapatnam Express] at India Rail Info
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/visakhapatnam-paradeep-weekly-sf-express-22810/29855/401/3783 22810 Visakhapatnam–Paradeep Express] at India Rail Info

{{Railways in Eastern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}

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[[Category:Express trains in India]]
[[Category:Transport in Paradeep]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Transport in Visakhapatnam]]

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