12801 - Purushottam Express

The Purushottam Express 12801 is a daily superfast train that runs between Puri in Odisha and New Delhi. The train is named after Lord Jagannath, who is also revered as the Purushottama, a deity known to show people how to live a life of virtue.

History

The Purushottam Express 12801 is a popular and old train, and was launched on April 1, 1980. Since then, the train has been providing a link to the people on the eastern coast to the capital city of India.

Timing and Distance

The train departs from Puri station (PURI) at 21:45 PM and arrives at New Delhi Railway Stations (NDLS) at 04:50 AM on the third day. During the journey of 31 hours and 05 minutes, the train covers a distance of 1,862 kms.

Major Stations along the Route

The train passes through Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi. It gives travelers an opportunity to witness the vast expanse of India during the journey.

The train stops at 28 stations on the way. Some of the important stops during the journey are:

• Bhubaneswar
• Cuttack
• Kharagpur
• Tatanagar
• Bokaro
• Gaya
• Mughal Sarai
• Allahabad
• Kanpur Central
• Ghaziabad

Average Ticket Prices

The average price for booking a ticket on the Purushottam Express for difference classes is:

• Second AC approximately INR 2,740
• Third AC around INR 1,875
• Sleeper Class roughly INR 715

Travelers can even book Tatkal tickets for this train. Approximate tatkal fares are:

• Second AC approximately INR 3,260
• Third AC around INR 2,295
• Sleeper Class INR 915

Facilities Onboard

The train includes a pantry car and on-board catering to provide travelers with meals. The train also offers sleeping arrangements and mobile and laptop chargers for the ease and convenience.

Additional Travel Information

In spite of the introduction of faster trains, such as Sampark Kranti and Rajdhani Express, the popularity of the Purushottam Express has not reduced. Thus, the availability of the tickets is tough through the year. This becomes even more so during the months of June or July when the annual Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated. Also, during festival season, travelers must book tickets 30-45 days in advance.

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