Puri–Barbil Express
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Puri-Barbil Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| first =
| last =
| operator = East Coast Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Puri}}
| stops = 28
| end = {{stnlnk|Barbil}}
| distance = {{convert|398|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 10 hours 52 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = general unreserved, AC Chair car, Chair car
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation = Rake sharing with 18403 / 18404 Chakradharpur–Barbil Intercity Express
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = Standard Indian Railways coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 18416 / 18415
| speed = {{convert|42|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map = 300px
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The 18416 / 15 Puri–Barbil Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways East Coast Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Puri}} and {{stnlnk|Barbil}} in India.
It operates as train number 18416 from Puri to Barbil and as train number 18415 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Odisha & Jharkhand.[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Keonjhar-stir-forces-rly-to-cancel-trains/articleshow/46802756.cms], indiatimes.com, 4 April 2015
Coaches
The 18416 / 15 Puri–Barbil Express has one AC Chair car, one Chair car, eight general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry 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
The 18416 Puri–Barbil Express covers the distance of {{convert|398|km|0|abbr=on}} in 10 hours 25 mins (38 km/h) and in 10 hours 40 mins as the 18415 Barbil–Puri Express (37 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 18416 / 15 Puri–Barbil Express runs from Puri via {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Cuttack Junction}}, Dangoaposi to Barbil.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Visakhapatnam-based WAP-4 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/puri-barbil-express-18416/2472/217/2890 18416 Puri–Barbil Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/barbil-puri-express-18415/2471/2890/217 18415 Barbil–Puri Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Puri