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{{short description|Train in India}} | {{short description|Train in India}} | ||
{{For|the film of the same name|Dhauli Express (film)}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Dhauli Express | | name = Dhauli Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | | type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] | ||
| locale = [[Odisha]] & [[West Bengal]] | | locale = [[Odisha]] & [[West Bengal]] | ||
| first = | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1988|10|30}} | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railways]] | | operator = [[East Coast Railway zone|East Coast Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{stnlnk| | | start = {{stnlnk|Howrah}} (HWH) | ||
| stops = 14 | | stops = 14 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Puri}} (PURI) | | end = {{stnlnk|Puri}} (PURI) | ||
| distance = {{convert|497|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|497|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 8h45min as 12821 and 9h as 12822 | | journeytime = 8h45min as 12821 and 9h as 12822 | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = AC Chair Car (CC) and Second seating (2S) | | class = AC Chair Car (CC) and Second seating (2S) | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = No | | sleeping = No | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = onboard catering | | catering = onboard catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = Upper racks | | baggage = Upper racks | ||
| otherfacilities = | | otherfacilities = | ||
| stock = [[LHB | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 12821 / 12822 | | trainnumber = 12821 / 12822 | ||
| speed = | | speed = 130 km/h | ||
| map = [[File:Dhauli Express (Howrah - Puri) route map.png|250px|Dhauli Express (Howrah–Puri) route map]] | | map = [[File:Dhauli Express (Howrah - Puri) route map.png|250px|Dhauli Express (Howrah–Puri) route map]] | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 12821 / 12822 '''Dhauli Express''' is a daily train service between | The 12821 / 12822 '''Dhauli Express''' is a daily train service between Puri of Odisha and Howrah in West Bengal. This train has 20 coaches. | ||
== Train description == | == Train description == | ||
The 2007 [[Odia language]] film [[Dhauli Express (film)|''Dhauli Express'']] starring [[Samaresh Routray]], [[Mihir Das]] and | The 2007 [[Odia language]] film [[Dhauli Express (film)|''Dhauli Express'']] starring [[Samaresh Routray]], [[Mihir Das]] and Aparajita Mohanty, [[Siddhanta Mahapatra]], [[Hari]] takes its name from the train. The train has an average speed of around 56km/h with halts, so it's ticket includes a superfast charge. The train runs jam-packed throughout the year. Earlier it used to run from Howrah Jn. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1440158/|title = Dhauli Express|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Dhauli Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Dhauli Express}} | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Howrah]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Rail transport in Puri]] | ||
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]] | [[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1988]] | |||
{{India-express-train-stub}} | {{India-express-train-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:10, 20 February 2026
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Odisha & West Bengal | ||||
| First service | 30 October 1988 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Howrah (HWH) | ||||
| Stops | 14 | ||||
| End | Puri (PURI) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 497 km (309 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 8h45min as 12821 and 9h as 12822 | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12821 / 12822 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car (CC) and Second seating (2S) | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | onboard catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Upper racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 130 km/h | ||||
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The 12821 / 12822 Dhauli Express is a daily train service between Puri of Odisha and Howrah in West Bengal. This train has 20 coaches.
Train description[edit | edit source]
The 2007 Odia language film Dhauli Express starring Samaresh Routray, Mihir Das and Aparajita Mohanty, Siddhanta Mahapatra, Hari takes its name from the train. The train has an average speed of around 56km/h with halts, so it's ticket includes a superfast charge. The train runs jam-packed throughout the year. Earlier it used to run from Howrah Jn. [1]
References[edit | edit source]
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