18477 - Utkal Express

The Utkal Express train 18477 operates on the East Coast Zone of the Indian Railways. It is a mail/express train and is an important route of access for people who want to partake in religious pilgrimages to Jagannath Temple, Odisha, and Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Timing and Distance

The Utkal Express departs from Puri station at 20:55 PM and arrives in Haridwar at 21:00 PM on the third day. The train covers a distance of 2,370 km in 48 hours and five minutes.

Stations/Halts of Interest

The Utkal Kalinga Express passes through 74 stations. Some of the important stations along the route are:

• Bhubaneswar
• Balasore
• Tatanagar Junction
• Rourkela
• Raighar
• Bilaspur Junction
• Agra Cantt.
• Mathura Junction
• Hazrat Nizzamuddin
• Meerut City
• Roorkee

About Utkal Express

There are four types of coaches in the Utkal Express—AC two tier, AC three tier, Sleeper class, and General. Except General Coach, all the other coaches require a reservation.

Average Ticket Price

The ticket prices for adult travellers are:

• Second AC approximately INR 3,055
• Third AC around INR 2,060
• Sleeper Class approximately INR 775

The tatkal scheme is also available on this train. The tatkal fares on this train are:

• Second AC approximately INR 3,575
• Third AC around INR 2,480
• Sleeper Class approximately INR 975

Facilities Onboard

To ensure that passengers have a comfortable journey, the train features a number of facilities, such as a pantry car, on-board catering, pillows, blankets, and charging points. The quality of food varies, so passengers are advised to rely on home-cooked food.

Important Passenger Information

As Jagannath Temple is a part of Char Dham pilgrimage that Hindus are expected to make in one’s lifetime, the train is generally crowded. As a result, tickets may be difficult to procure, particularly during the summer months (holidays) and during festival season (October/November). Also, the rush between Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin station and Haridwar Junction is high in the months of March when Mahashivratri is celebrated and July during the Kanwar Mela. It is best to book tickets at least 60 days in advance.

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