The Kalinga Utkal Express is a long‑distance express train operated by Indian Railways that runs between Puri in the state of Odisha and Haridwar in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is designated by the train numbers 18413 (Puri → Haridwar) and 18414 (Haridwar → Puri).
Operator and Zone
The service is managed by the East Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways, which is responsible for the sections of the route that lie within Odisha and parts of neighboring states.
Frequency
The train operates on a daily schedule, providing one departure per day in each direction.
Route and Major Halts
The Kalinga Utkal Express traverses a north‑south corridor through eastern India, covering a distance of approximately 2,200 kilometres (≈ 1,367 miles). Major scheduled stops include, but are not limited to:
- Puri (PURI) – originating station in Odisha
- Bhubaneswar (BBS) – state capital of Odisha
- Cuttack (CTC)
- Khurda Road (KUR)
- Sambalpur (SBP)
- Jharsuguda (JSG)
- Rourkela (ROU)
- Kharagpur (KGP) – West Bengal
- Howrah (HWH) – Kolkata metropolitan area
- Bardhaman (BWN)
- Asansol (ASN)
- Dhanbad (DHN) – Jharkhand
- Gaya (GAYA) – Bihar
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction (DDU, formerly Mughalsarai) – Uttar Pradesh
- Prayagraj (PRYJ) – Uttar Pradesh
- Kanpur (CNB) – Uttar Pradesh
- New Delhi (NDLS) – National Capital Territory
- Meerut (MTJ) – Uttar Pradesh
- Ghaziabad (GZB) – Uttar Pradesh
- Haridwar (HW) – terminating station in Uttarakhand
Journey Time
The scheduled running time is roughly 40 hours, varying slightly according to operational conditions.
Coach Composition and Classes
The train typically consists of a mixed set of coaches offering the following classes:
- AC 2‑Tier (2A) – air‑conditioned sleeping berths
- AC 3‑Tier (3A) – air‑conditioned sleeping berths
- Sleeper Class (SL) – non‑air‑conditioned sleeping berths
- General Unreserved (GS) – seating without reservation
In addition to passenger accommodation, the rake may include a pantry car for onboard catering, though the presence of a pantry car can change with seasonal or operational adjustments.
Traction
Given the fully electrified status of most of the route, the train is generally hauled by an electric locomotive, commonly a WAP‑4 or WAP‑7 class locomotive based at a major electric loco shed (e.g., Howrah or Ghaziabad).
Significance
The Kalinga Utkal Express connects the eastern coastal region of Odisha with the northern pilgrimage city of Haridwar, facilitating travel for tourists, pilgrims, and regular passengers across a diverse geographic corridor.
References
Information compiled from publicly available Indian Railways timetables, official railway zone publications, and regularly updated railway information portals.
Note: All data reflect the latest verifiable sources as of 2026. Operational details such as exact coach numbers, specific departure times, and temporary schedule changes are subject to periodic revisions by Indian Railways.
