Pnbe Pau Exp 17609 Train Schedule

PNBE PAU EXP (17609) runs from Patna to Purna Jn. It departs from Patna Jn station (PNBE) at 07:00 from platform 6 and arrives at Purna Jn station (PAU) at 15:15. PNBE PAU EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 1734 km between Patna and Purna Jn. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 72.25 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Saturday. Final chart for PNBE PAU EXP is prepared at Patna usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.

PNBE PAU EXP runs with an ICF-CBC Rake and has a total of 18 coaches. It has 2 second seating unreserved coaches, 2 second ac coaches, 2 third ac coaches, 1 pantry car coach and 9 sleeper coaches. The full coach composition is:

Engine--SLR--GS--A1--A2--B1--B2--PC--S1--S2--S3--S4--S5--S6--S7--S8--S9--GS--SLR

The capital city of Bihar, Patna has been the birthplace of the most important kingdoms of India. Not just kingdoms, but also many religions including Buddhism and Jainism have been started in this region. It had an estimated population of 1.68 million in 2011. It is the 19th largest city in India. Patna has multiple railway stations and an Airport named 'Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport' which is 7 km from Patna Jn station. Patna is one of the holiest cities in Sikhism as it has Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb - one of the Five Takhts of Sikhism. The Gurdwara at Patna Sahib is in remembrance of the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs. Pathar ki Masjid is also a must visit in Patna it stands on the bank of the river Ganges near Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb. The whole structure is build of stones. Jain pilgrimages also visit Patna mainly for Kamaldah Jain Temple, which is the oldest Jain temple in Patna built in 18th century. Other attractions are Gandhi Maidan, Patna zoo, Buddha Smriti Park. Public transport in patna is provided by buses auto rickshaws and local trains. Bihari cuisine is also very famous across India. Some well known dishes of Bihari cuisine include sattu paratha, chokha, fish curry, Bihari kebab, postaa-dana kaa halwaa, malpua, dal pitha (Bihari version of momos), kheer makhana and thekua/khajuria. Street foods such as Samosa, Chaat, litti chokha, phuchka, South Indian and Chinese cuisine are favourite among people.