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Patna–Purna Express

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Patna–Purna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service18 March 2007; 17 years ago (2007-03-18)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Purna Junction (PAU)
Stops15
Distance travelled1,734 km (1,077 mi)
Average journey time32h 4m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)17609/17610
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map

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]

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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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

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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

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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