Ernakulam–Patna Express (via Tirupati)
The 16359 / 60 Ernakulam Junction - Patna Junction Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways southern zone that runs between Ernakulam Junction and Patna Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Ernakulam Junction |
| Stops | 42 |
| End | Patna Junction |
| Distance travelled | 2,985 km (1,855 mi) |
| Service frequency | weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16359 / 16360 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 53 km/h (33 mph) |
It operates as train number 16359 from Ernakulam Junction to Patna Junction and as train number 16360 in the reverse direction serving the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.
Coaches
The 16359 / 60 Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 12 sleeper class, four general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 16359 Ernakulam Junction - Patna Junction express covers the distance of 2,985 km (1,855 mi) in 58 hours 50 mins (51 km/hr) & in 54 hours 45 mins as the 16360 Patna Junction - Ernakulam Junction (55 km/hr).
As the average speed of the train is below than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Schedule
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16359 | ERS | Ernakulam | 11:25 PM | Saturday | Patna | 9:50 AM | Tuesday |
| 16360 | PNBE | Patna | 4:30 PM | Tuesday | Ernakulam | 11:35 | Thursday |
Reversals
Routing
The 16359 / 60 runs from Ernakulam Junction via Palakkad Junction, Coimbatore Junction, Tirupati, Vijayawada Junction, khammam , Warangal, Ramagundam, Nagpur Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Allahabad Junction to Patna Junction.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train up to Itarsi Junction. Later, an Itarsi Junction based WDM-3A pulls the train to its destination.
References
- untitled; South Central Railway; 13 October 2014
External links
- 16359 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
- 16360 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info