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D</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}<br /> {{Infobox rail service<br /> | name = Puri–Okha Dwarka Express<br /> | image= <br /> | caption = <br /> | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br /> | locale = [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Maharastra]] &amp; [[Gujarat]]<br /> | first = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1994|01|01}}<br /> | last = <br /> | operator = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railways]]<br /> | ridership = <br /> | start = {{stnlnk|Puri}} (PURI)<br /> | stops = 40<br /> | end = {{stnlnk|Okha}} (OKHA)<br /> | distance = {{convert|2782|km|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | journeytime = 50 hours 30 minutes<br /> | frequency = Weekly<br /> | class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleepar Class, General Unreserved<br /> | seating = Yes<br /> | sleeping = Yes<br /> | autorack =<br /> | catering = Pantry Car&lt;br&gt;E-catering&lt;br&gt;On-board catering<br /> | observation = <br /> | entertainment = <br /> | baggage = <br /> | other facilities=<br /> | stock = [[LHB coaches]]<br /> | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}<br /> | el = <br /> | trainnumber = 18401 / 18402<br /> | speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, &lt;br/&gt; {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts<br /> | map = [[File:(Okha - Puri) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]<br /> | map_state =<br /> }}<br /> <br /> The 18401 / 18402 &#039;&#039;&#039;Puri–Okha Dwarka Express&#039;&#039;&#039; is an express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Puri}} and {{stnlnk|Okha}} in India. It is currently operated with 18401/18402 train numbers on a weekly basis.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-puri-okha-dwarka-express-18401/1212/217/1757| title=18401/Puri–Okha Dwarka Express| website=India Rail Info}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web| url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-okha-puri-dwarka-express-18402/1297/1757/217| title=18402/Okha–Puri Dwarka Express| website=India Rail Info}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Coach composition==<br /> <br /> The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches :<br /> <br /> * 1 AC II Tier<br /> * 3 AC III Tier<br /> * 9 Sleeper coaches<br /> * 7 General Unreserved<br /> * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake<br /> * 1 Pantry Car<br /> <br /> ==Service==<br /> <br /> 18401/ Puri–Okha Dwarka Express covers the distance of {{convert|2782|km|0|abbr=on}} in 52 hours 25&amp;nbsp;mins (53&amp;nbsp;km/hr).<br /> <br /> The 18402/ Okha–Puri Dwarka Express covers the distance of {{convert|2782|km|0|abbr=on}} in 49 hours 50&amp;nbsp;mins (56&amp;nbsp;km/hr).<br /> <br /> As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn&#039;t include a Superfast surcharge.<br /> <br /> ==Routes &amp; Halts==<br /> <br /> The important halts of the train are:<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;{{stnlnk|Puri}}&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> * {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Brahmapur}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Vizianagaram Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Eluru}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Surat}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Viramgam Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Surendranagar Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Rajkot Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Hapa}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Jamnagar}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Dwarka}}<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;{{stnlnk|Okha}}&#039;&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> ==Direction reversal==<br /> <br /> Train reverses its direction 3 times at:<br /> <br /> * {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}<br /> * {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}<br /> <br /> ==Schedule==<br /> <br /> {| class=&quot;wikitable&quot;<br /> |-<br /> ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day <br /> |-<br /> | 18401 || PURI || Puri || 09:25 AM || Sunday || Okha || 13:50 PM || Tuesday<br /> |-<br /> | 18402 || OKHA || Okha || 08:30 AM || Wednesday || Puri || 10:20 AM || Friday<br /> |}<br /> <br /> ==Traction==<br /> <br /> It is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]]-based [[WAP-4]] locomotive from Puri till [[Ahmedabad Junction]] after which a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Vatva|Vatva]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] locomotive hauls the train for the remainder of its journey until <br /> Okha.<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/dwarka-express-18401/1212/217/1757 18401 Dwarka Express] at India Rail Info<br /> *[http://indiarailinfo.com/train/dwarka-express-18402/1297/1757/217 18402 Dwarka Express] at India Rail Info<br /> <br /> {{DEFAULTSORT:Puri-Okha Dwarka Express}}<br /> [[Category:Transport in Okha]]<br /> [[Category:Transport in Puri]]<br /> [[Category:Express trains in India]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Gujarat]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br /> [[Category:Railway services introduced in 1994]]<br /> [[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br /> <br /> <br /> {{India-express-train-stub}}</div> ->Colonies Chris