Patna–Purna Express
Indian Express Train
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.
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:
Patna Junction
Ara Junction
Buxar
Mughalsarai Junction
Satna Junction
Katni Junction
Jabalpur Junction
Itarsi Junction
Nagpur Junction
Majri Junction
Wani
Adilabad
Kinwat
Sahasrakund
Himayatnagar
Hazur Sahib Nanded
Purna Junction
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.
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