Dhauli Express


The 12821 / 12822 Dhauli Express is a daily train service in India between Puri and Howrah Junction. This train has 19 coaches.

Overview

The daily running express heads in between Puri and Howrah. It operates with train numbers 12821 and 12822 from both sides. The distance travelled by the train in total is of 500 km.
It runs with an average running speed of 59 km/hour and takes about 8 hours and 30 minutes to cover the entire distance. In total, it stops by at 14 halts.
The train gets its name from Dhauli, located in the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, a site of Ashoka rock edict and the Dhauli peace stupa of Kalinga war.

Route & Halts

It is hauls by a Santragachi based WAP 7 locomotive from end to end.

Schedule

Train NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeArrival StationArrival Time
12821HWHHowrah6:00 AM 'Puri2:30 PM Same Day
12822PURIPuri11:35 AM 'Howrah8:20 PM Same Day

Coach Position

In total, the train has 19 rakes.
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In Popular Culture

The 2007 Odia language film Dhauli Express starring Samaresh Routray, Mihir Das and Aparajita Mohanty, Siddhanta Mahapatra, Hari takes its name from the train.