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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Ernakulam | | name = Ernakulam Junction–Patna Junction Express | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
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| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] | | operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} | ||
| stops = 42 | | stops = 42 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} | ||
| distance = {{convert|2985|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|2985|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 51 hours 15 mins | | journey time = 51 hours 15 mins | ||
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| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| other facilities= | | other facilities= | ||
| stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] | | stock = Standard [[Indian Railways]] coaches | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 16359 / 16360 | | trainnumber = 16359 / 16360 | ||
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The 16359 / 60 '''Ernakulam | The 16359 / 60 '''Ernakulam Junction–Patna Junction Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] [[Southern Railway zone|Southern zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Patna Junction}} in India.<ref>[http://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=4663&id=0,5,268 ''untitled'']; South Central Railway; 13 October 2014</ref> | ||
It operates as train number 16359 from | 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== | ==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 [[ | 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]]. | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
==Service== | ==Service== | ||
The 16359 | The 16359 Ernakulam Junction–Patna Junction Express covers the distance of {{convert|2985|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge. | As the average speed of the train is below than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge. | ||
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! Train | ! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 16359 || ERS || | | 16359 || ERS || Ernakulam Juncti || 11:25 PM || Saturday || Patna Junction || 9:50 AM || Tuesday | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 16360 || PNBE || | | 16360 || PNBE || Patna Junction || 4:30 PM || Tuesday || Ernakulam Junction || 11:35 || Thursday | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Reversals== | ==Reversals== | ||
ALD | ALD – [[Allahabad Junction railway station]] | ||
==Routing== | ==Routing== | ||
The 16359 / 60 runs from | The 16359 / 60 runs from Ernakulam Junction via {{stnlnk|Palakkad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Coimbatore Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}, {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Khammam}}, {{stnlnk|Warangal}}, {{stnlnk|Ramagundam}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Allahabad Junction}} to Patna Junction. | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
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 {{ | 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 {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}. Later, an [[Diesel Loco Shed, Itarsi|Itarsi Loco Shed]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] pulls the train to its destination. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||
{{ | {{Railways in Eastern India}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ernakulam - Patna Express}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Ernakulam-Patna Express}} | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Kochi]] | [[Category:Transport in Kochi]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:30, 27 June 2022
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| 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) |
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]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16359 | ERS | Ernakulam Juncti | 11:25 PM | Saturday | Patna Junction | 9:50 AM | Tuesday |
| 16360 | PNBE | Patna Junction | 4:30 PM | Tuesday | Ernakulam Junction | 11:35 | Thursday |
Reversals[edit | edit source]
ALD – Allahabad Junction railway station
Routing[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode or Royapuram-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train up to Itarsi Junction. Later, an Itarsi Loco Shed-based WDM-3A pulls the train to its destination.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- 16359 Ernakulam Patna Express at India Rail Info
- 16360 Patna Ernakulam Express at India Rail Info