Indian Express Train
Patna–Purna Express Service type Express First service 18 March 2007; 17 years ago (2007-03-18 ) Current operator(s) South Central Railway zone 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 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 Other facilities Below the seats Rolling stock 2 Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in )Operating speed 54 km/h (34 mph), including halts
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
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
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
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
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
Notes
^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.
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