The train runs down the east coast of India between Shalimar railway station, West Bengal, and M. G. R Chennai Central railway station, Tamil Nadu.

[1][2] The train service is run by South Eastern Railway zone.

Whilst initially going to Howrah Station, the West Bengal terminus was eventually moved to Shalimar.

[1] The route uses the Howrah–Chennai main line along the East Coast of India.

The other stops are Brahmapur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Balasore and Kharagpur.