{{Short description|Train in India}}{{More citations needed|date=March 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Poorna Express | image = Ministry of Railways India.svg | caption = | type = Express | locale = Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka & Kerala | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1997|02|25}} | last = | operator = Central Railway | start = {{stnlnk|Pune}} (PUNE) | stops = 32 | end = {{stnlnk|Ernakulam}} (ERS) | distance = {{convert|1285|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 29 hours 00 minutes | frequency = Weekly | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = Available | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = Available | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|lk=on}} | el = | trainnumber = 11097 / 11098 | speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = thumb|250px|Poorna Express (Pune–Ernakulam) route map | map_state = }}
The 11097 / 11098 '''Poorna Express''' is an express train running between {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shandilya |first=Tushar |title=11097/Poorna Express (PT) - Pune to South CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry |url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-poorna-express-11097/438/76/52 |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=indiarailinfo.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=11097 Poorna Express Train Schedule & Route Details - RailYatri |url=http://www.railyatri.in/app |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=www.railyatri.in |language=en}}</ref>
The Poorna Express runs only on Mondays starting from Ernakulum Junction at 23:30 am and ends at Pune Junction at 4:30 am 2 days later covering a total distance of {{convert|1285|km|0|abbr=on}} and crossing a total of 35 stations.
From Pune is runs only on Saturday starting at 23:30 pm arriving Ernakulam at 04.30 am 2 days later. Demands of extending this train to Thiruvananthapuram with a revised & better timetable have been going on since 2019. In 2021, Mangaluru Railway Passengers Front demanded a duplicate Poorna Express on Pune-Cochin route following the route of erstwhile Pune-Cochin MG/BG Express.
==History==
Before 1997, in the Meter Gauge era, there was a Train from Pune to Cochin which used to run in Meter Gauge from Pune to Mangaluru via Satara, Miraj, Belagavi, Londa, Hubballi, Davanagere, Chikkajajur, Birur, Arsikere, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subhramaniya Road. Then in Broad Gauge between Mangaluru & Cochin. Then in 1997, Poorna Express was started in BG via Hubballi, Krishnarajapuram, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore line. Poorna Express used to cover {{convert|1674|km|0|abbr=on}} in 31 hrs 35 mins running at {{convert|53|km/h|0|abbr=on}} speed. In 1999, Poorna Express was permanently shifted to Konkan Railway & was given a bizarre timetable, very bad but still running with it.
In June 2022, the train was diverted through a temporary route due to doubling up work.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2022 |title=Poorna Express on diverted route |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/poorna-express-on-diverted-route/article65533472.ece |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=The Hindu}}</ref>
==Coach Rakes==
The ICF coach rakes were replaced by Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches from July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 May 2025 |title=Ernakulam-Pune services to get LHB coaches |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/ernakulam-pune-services-to-get-lhb-coaches/article69537053.ece |access-date=10 March 2026 |website=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-03 |title=Pune - Ernakulam express trains to get LHB coaches |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/national/pune-ernakulam-express-trains-to-get-lhb-coaches-832348 |access-date=2026-03-10 |website=DT Next |language=en}}</ref>
==Route and halts==
The following is a detailed stoppages for the train currently
{| class="wikitable" |- ! No. !! Station name !! Distance covered |- | 1 || Ernakulam Jn (ERS) || {{convert|0|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 2 || Aluva (AWY) ||{{convert|20|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 3 || Thrissur (TCR) || {{convert|75|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 4 || Shoranur Jn (SRR) || {{convert|108|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 5 || Tirur (TIR) || {{convert|153|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 6 || Kozhikode (CLT) || {{convert|196|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 7 || Thalassery (TLY) || {{convert|263|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 8 || Kannur (CAN) || {{convert|285|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 9 || Payyanur (PAY) || {{convert|319|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 10 || Kanhangad (KZE) || {{convert|345|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 11 || Kasaragod (KGQ) || {{convert|368|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 12 || Mangalore Jn (MAJN) || {{convert|416|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 13 || Udupi (UD) || {{convert|478|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 14 || Kundapura (KUDA) || {{convert|529|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 15 || Bhatkal (BTJL) || {{convert|548|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 16 || Murdeshwar (MRDW) || {{convert|576|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 17 || Honnavar (HNA) || {{convert|600|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 18 || Kumta (KT) || {{convert|625|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 19 || Gokarna Road (GOK) || {{convert|652|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 20 ||{{stnlnk|Karwar}} (KAWR) || {{convert|671|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 21 || {{stnlnk|Madgaon}} (MAO) || {{convert|731|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 22 ||{{stnlnk|Curchorem}} (SVM) || {{convert|748|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 23 || {{stnlnk|Kulem}} (QLM) || {{convert|763|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 24 || {{stnlnk|Castle Rock}} (CLR) || {{convert|790|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 25 || {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}} (LD) || {{convert|815|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 26 || {{stnlnk|Belgaum}} (BGM) || {{convert|867|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 27 || Ghatprabha (GPB) || {{convert|925|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 28 || {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}} (MRJ) || {{convert|1005|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 29 || Sangli (SLI) || {{convert|1013|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 30 || Karad (KRD) || {{convert|1078|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 31 || {{stnlnk|Satara}} (STR) || {{convert|1138|km|0|abbr=on}} |- | 32 || Pune Jn (PUNE) || {{convert|1285|km|0|abbr=on}} |}
==Traction== The train is hauled by a Pune Loco Shed-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Pune to Ernakulam and vice versa.
==Direction reversal== The train reverses its direction at {{stnlnk|Madgaon Junction}} & {{stnlnk|Londa Junction}}
==Rake sharing== The train shares its rake with 22149/22150 Pune–Ernakulam Express.
==References== {{reflist}}
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