Santragachi–Paradeep Express

The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between Paradeep and Santragachi Junction in India.

It operates as train number 22814 from Paradeep to Santragachi Junction and as train number 22813 in the reverse direction, serving the states of  Odisha & West Bengal.

Coaches
The 22814 / 13 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express has one AC 2 tier, three AC 3 tier, seven sleeper coaches, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

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 22814 Paradeep–Santragachi Junction Express covers the distance of 485 km in 7 hours 15 mins (67 km/h) and in 8 hours 50 mins as the 22813 Santragachi Junction–Paradeep Express (55 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Timetable
22814 – Paradeep to Santragachi every Monday

22813 – Santragachi to Paradeep every Tuesday

Traction
As the route is electrified, a Santragachi Junction-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.