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17609 • PATNA JN to PURNA JN

17609 PNBE PAU EXP Coach Position

Check the coach position and seat layout of Train 17609 PNBE PAU EXP online with CoachMitra. Find your coach location easily and plan your boarding hassle-free before your journey.

PNBE PATNA JN 07:00
32h 15m
PAU PURNA JN 15:15
22 Coaches
Runs: Sat
17609 Coach Sequence Map Engine Position: Front
ENGINE
LPR 1
LPR
GEN 2
Unreserved General Class
GEN 3
Unreserved General Class
GEN 4
Unreserved General Class
S8 5
Sleeper Class
S7 6
Sleeper Class
S6 7
Sleeper Class
S5 8
Sleeper Class
S4 9
Sleeper Class
S3 10
Sleeper Class
S2 11
Sleeper Class
PC 12
Pantry Car
S1 13
Sleeper Class
A2 14
AC 2 Tier
A1 15
AC 2 Tier
B4 16
AC 3 Tier
B3 17
AC 3 Tier
B2 18
AC 3 Tier
B1 19
AC 3 Tier
GEN 20
Unreserved General Class
SLRD 21
SLRD
Engine
AC 1A
AC 2A
AC 3A
AC 3E
Executive CC
Chair Car
Sleeper
2S
General
SLR
Generator
Pantry
Vistadome
Parcel
Special
Other

17609 Time Table

StationArr.Dep.HaltDist.Day
PATNA JN (PNBE) -- 07:00 -- 0 km 1
ARA JN (ARA) 07:38 07:40 2h 0m 50 km 1
BUXAR (BXR) 08:19 08:21 2h 0m 118 km 1
DD UPADHYAYA JN (DDU) 10:18 10:25 7h 0m 212 km 1
PRAYAGRAJCHEOKI (PCOI) 13:25 13:27 2h 0m 356 km 1
SATNA (STA) 16:45 16:50 5h 0m 525 km 1
KATNI (KTE) 18:05 18:10 5h 0m 623 km 1
JABALPUR (JBP) 19:25 19:35 10h 0m 714 km 1
ITARSI JN (ET) 00:00 00:10 10h 0m 959 km 2
NAGPUR (NGP) 04:35 04:40 5h 0m 1256 km 2
WARORA (WRR) 06:39 06:40 1h 0m 1408 km 2
MAJRI JN (MJRI) 06:50 06:55 5h 0m 1420 km 2
WANI (WANI) 07:15 07:20 5h 0m 1433 km 2
ADILABAD (ADB) 10:05 10:10 5h 0m 1520 km 2
KINWAT (KNVT) 10:44 10:45 1h 0m 1588 km 2
SAHARSRAKUND (SHSK) 11:24 11:25 1h 0m 1655 km 2
HIMAYATNAGAR (HEM) 11:39 11:40 1h 0m 1677 km 2
H SAHIB NANDED (NED) 13:50 13:55 5h 0m 1786 km 2
PURNA JN (PAU) 15:15 -- -- 1816 km 2

What Is a Train Coach Position and Why Does It Matter?

A train coach position refers to the specific sequence of carriages (coaches) relative to the engine. For 17609 PNBE PAU EXP, knowing the coach position is crucial because Indian railway platforms are often long. By knowing if your coach (like B1, A1, or S1) is near the engine or at the rear, you can save yourself from a last-minute sprint across the platform when the train arrives.

Simple Steps to Check the Coach Position of 17609 Online?

Checking the coach layout for PNBE PAU EXP is easy with CoachMitra:

  • Step 1: Enter the train number 17609 in the search bar.
  • Step 2: View the visual sequence map which shows the 23 coaches in order.
  • Step 3: Note the "Distance from Engine" to identify if you need to stand at the start, middle, or end of the platform.

Things to Consider While Checking Train Coach Position

While the coach sequence for 17609 is generally stable, always keep these three things in mind:

  • Engine Direction: Ensure you check if the engine is at the front (standard for this route).
  • Rake Sharing: Some trains share coaches with others, which might slightly alter the sequence.
  • Platform Indicators: Match the coach code (e.g., H1) with the digital overhead displays on the platform for 100% accuracy.

Common Questions

How many stops does PNBE PAU EXP 17609 have?
17609 PNBE PAU EXP makes 19 scheduled station stops.
What’s the origin and destination station?
Starts from PATNA JN (PNBE) and ends at PURNA JN (PAU).
Is 17609 a daily train?
It runs on: Sat.