The 18416 / 15 Puri–Barbil Express is an

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that runs between and 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

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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

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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.

Service

The 18416 Puri–Barbil Express covers the distance of in 10 hours 25 mins (38 km/hr) & in 10 hours 40 mins as the 18415 Barbil–Puri Express (37 km/hr). As the average speed of the train is lower than , as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 18416 / 15 Puri–Barbil Express runs from Puri via , , Dangoaposi to Barbil.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a

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-based

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electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

External links

18416 Puri–Barbil Express
at India Rail Info
18415 Barbil–Puri Express
at India Rail Info {{DEFAULTSORT:Puri-Barbil Express Express trains in India Transport in Puri Rail transport in Odisha Rail transport in Jharkhand