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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Ernakulam Junction - Patna Junction Express<br />
| image= <br />
| caption =<br />
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]<br />
| first = <br />
| last =<br />
| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}}<br />
| stops = 43<br />
| end = {{rws|Patna Junction}}<br />
| distance = {{convert|2795|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 51 hours 15 mins <br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly<br />
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = Yes<br />
| observation = <br />
| entertainment =<br />
| baggage = <br />
| other facilities=<br />
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] Coaches<br />
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 22643 / 22644<br />
| speed = {{convert|55.5|km/h|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| map = <br />
| map_state =<br />
}}<br />
The 22643 / 44 '''Ernakulam Junction - Patna Junction Express''' is a [[Express trains in India|Express]] express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Southern Railway zone|southern zone]] that runs between {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} and {{rws|Patna Junction}} in [[India]].<ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2015/nov/18/23-Trains-Cancelled-Due-to-Heavy-Rain-844430.html], ''newindianexpress.com'', 18 November 2015</ref><br />
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It operates as train number 22643 from {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} to {{rws|Patna Junction}} and as train number 22644 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Kerala]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Odisha]], [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] & [[Bihar]].<br />
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==Coaches==<br />
The 22643 / 44 Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 14 sleeper class, three general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It carries a [[Dining car|pantry car coach]].<br />
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As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.<br />
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==Service==<br />
The 22643 {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} - {{rws|Patna Junction}} express covers the distance of {{convert|2795|km|0|abbr=on}} in 51 hours 15&nbsp;mins (56&nbsp;km/hr) & in 51 hours 50&nbsp;mins as the 22644 {{rws|Patna Junction}} - {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} (55&nbsp;km/hr).<br />
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As the average speed of the train is slightly above {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.<br />
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==Routing==<br />
The 22643 / 44 runs from {{rws|Ernakulam Junction}} via {{rws|Palakkad Junction}}, {{rws|Coimbatore Junction}}, {{rws|Perambur}}, {{rws|Tiruvottiyur}},{{rws|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{rws|Visakhapatnam}}, {{rws|Bhubaneswar}}, {{rws|Asansol Junction}}, {{rws|Kiul Junction}} to {{rws|Patna Junction}}.<br />
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==Traction==<br />
As the route is fully electrified, an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] locomotive powers the train up to {{rws|Visakhapatnam}}. Later, an {{rws|Visakhapatnam}} based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] locomotive takes the reversed direction and pulls the train up to {{rws|Asansol Junction}}, later a {{rws|Howrah Junction}} based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]] electric locomotive takes one reversal and pulls the train to its destination.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/ernakulam-patna-sf-express-22643/1239/52/332 22643 Ernakulam Patna Express] at India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/patna-ernakulam-sf-express-22644/444/332/52 22644 Patna Ernakulam Express] at India Rail Info<br />
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{{Railway lines in Eastern India}}<br />
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[[Category:Express trains in India]]<br />
[[Category:Transport in Kochi]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Odisha]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in West Bengal]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Jharkhand]]<br />
[[Category:Rail transport in Bihar]]<br />
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