The Patna–Purna Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Patna Junction and Purna Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 17609/17610 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 18 March 2007 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Patna Junction (PNBE) Purna Junction (PAU) | ||||
| Stops | 15 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 1,734 km (1,077 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 32h 4m | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly [a] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17609/17610 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | No | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | ICF coach | ||||
| Entertainment facilities | No | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | 2 | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 54 km/h (34 mph), including halts | ||||
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Service edit
The 17609/Patna–Purna Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1734 km in 32h 4m. The 17610/Purna–Patna Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1734 km in 32h 20m.
Route and halts edit
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition edit
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 12 coaches:
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction edit
Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Patna to Purna and vice versa.[citation needed]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
References edit
External links edit
- 17609/Patna–Purna Express India Rail Info
- 17610/Purna–Patna Express India Rail Info
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