Konark Express (11019): Connects Mumbai and Bhubaneswar

Konark Express is a daily express train which operates between Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. The train connects the state Maharashtra and Orissa. The train is named after the Sun Temple, Konark Temple in Puri, Orissa. The journey of this train starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai and ends at Bhubaneswar in Orissa. Mumbai the dream city of any individual, especially those who want to make their career in TV and Film industry, while Orissa is popularly known as the state of pilgrimage. Bhubaneswar is the center of economic, educational and cultural importance. It is a spiritually diverse city which attracts the devotees around the country. Being one of the main stations of Indian Railways, Bhubaneswar is well-connected to all the major cities of India. The station has six platforms which are overloaded by existing traffic. Konark Express connects the route of Mumbai and Bhubaneswar. Travellers can prefer this train for a comfortable and relaxing journey. They can also order food online in train during the journey.

Train Description

• The train Konark Express (11019) runs between Mumbai and Bhubaneswar
• Service type of this train is mail/express
• The train runs on daily basis.
• The train starts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), Mumbai at 15:10 on day one and reaches to its destination Bhubaneswar at 4:25 AM on day third.
• The train covers the distance of 1,932 km in 37 hours 15 minutes.
• The train has AC 2 AC3 Sleeper and General unreserved coaches. Passengers require to book the ticket in advance to get the confirm booking. Advance booking is not needed for General Unreserved coaches.
• The train also offers pantry services for the convenient of the travellers. Passengers can avail the pantry services and e-catering services through which they can order food online in Konark Express (11019).   

E-Catering Services
Gone are those days when people had to carry the extra baggage of food during the journey. But, after the introduction of IRCTC e- catering services, people generally don’t prefer to carry the food bags for the journey. The facility of online ordering the food at the preferred station has made it quite easier to choose the food of your choice. When you get bored of the pantry food which is limited and want to have something different, online ordering is the one stop solution which provides you the best food options right to your seat. Railrestro is the authorized food e- catering partner of IRCTC, which deliver you hot, fresh and delicious food.

Ticket prices of the train: The approximately fare to book your ticket is:

For General Booking

• AC 2: INR 2,765
• AC3: INR 1,880
• Sleeper: INR 700

For Tatkal Booking

• AC 2: INR 3,290
• AC 3: INR 2,295
• Sleeper: INR 900

Stations/Halts of Konark Express (11019):

• Pune Junction
• Daund Junction
• Secunderabad Junction
• Vijayawada Junction
• Vishakhapatnam

Pune Junction
Pune Junction is the first major stoppage of Konark Express. The train arrives to this station in the evening time at 19:00 PM and between Mumbai to Pune the Passengers can enjoy the dusk with the scenic beauty of nature. This time of evening can please your mood while travelling via train. The passengers can clearly view the combination of beautiful evening red sun and the smiling greenery. You cannot stop yourself to capture this amazing beauty of nature in your camera. To continue the excitement what you should do? You can order food online in train at Pune junction to double your fun. Nothing could be more blissful than enjoying the beauty of nature with a cup of tea and crispy snacks. You can online order your snacks and can enjoy the journey. The train stops at Pune Junction for five minutes and then move towards its next destination.

Daund Junction
Daund Junction is one of the largest railway station falls under the Mumbai-Pune-Wadi route of Indian Railways. The train reaches to this station at 20:35 pm on the same day. The halting time of train is for five minutes, which is not enough for the passengers to explore the station area. The station offers all the basic amenities to the passengers. The time when train arrives to this station is the perfect time for the passengers to have their dinner. They can order food in train at Daund Junction or can also avail the pantry services. After this five minutes of break train departs from the station at 20:40 pm.

Secunderabad Junction
Secunderabad is the twin sister of Hyderabad, the “Pearl City” of India. Secunderabad is one of the major railway stations of India and the commuter rail hub in the Hyderabad urban area. Being one of the busiest and largest railway stations of India, the station has number of passenger facility including, modern security and parking. The station has cafes, restaurants, book stall, waiting and cloak room and cyber café. The train arrives to the Secunderabad Junction at 7:45 am and stops here for 15 minutes which is enough for the passengers to get fresh in the morning. They can also explore the station area  and can have the breakfast and tea.

Vijayawada Junction
Vijayawada Junction is one of the largest railway station comes under the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has the standard station layout with a perfect traction inside the station. The structure and architecture of the station is the center of attraction. This station has been awarded with “golden rating”. The station has ten platforms in which the seventh one is the largest. It is one of the busiest railway stations in India. To reduce the congestion on the main station, this station has several satellite stations. The train reaches Vijayawada Junction at 14:00 and departs at 14:20, another major junction where train halts for twenty minutes. You can also use app for food ordeing and get it delivered at your seat. 

After covering the long two days journey, the train reaches to its destination Bhubaneswar at 4:25 am on third day. Apart from all these above discussed railway stations, train crosses via many small halts and the Passengers can enjoy the scenic beauty from the train’s window. Travellers can book their tickets in advance to get the confirmed booking of this train.