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Patna–Purna Express

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Patna–Purna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service18 March 2007; 18 years ago (2007-03-18)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiPatna Junction (PNBE)
Purna Junction (PAU)
Stops17
Distance travelled1,734 km (1,077 mi)
Average journey time32 hours 15 minutes
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 facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts.
Route map

The 17609 / 17610 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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