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| name = Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express<br />
| logo = Ministry of Railways India.svg<br />
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| type = [[Mahamana Express]]<br />
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| first = * Inaugural :- {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|09|22}}<ref name="profile">{{cite web|title=Prime Minister to Flag Off Third Mahamana Express to Run between Varanasi and Vadodara on 22nd September 2017 |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=171001|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|date=21 September 2017}}</ref><br />
* Extension :- {{start date and age|df=yes|2021|01|17}} (extended upto {{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/trains-to-sou-gets-in-principle-approval-from-railway-board/articleshow/79309329.cms|title = Trains to SoU gets in-principle approval from railway board &#124; Vadodara News - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]] | date=20 November 2020 }}</ref><br />
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| operator = [[Western Railway zone|Western Railway]]<br />
| ridership = <br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}} (EKNR)<br />
| stops = 11<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Varanasi}} (BSB)<br />
| distance = {{convert|1616|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journeytime = 26 hours 15 minutes<br />
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = Yes<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = Available<br />
| observation = Large windows<br />
| entertainment = <br />
| baggage = No<br />
| otherfacilities = Below the seats<br />
| stock = [[LHB coach]]<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 20903 / 20904<br />
| speed = {{convert|57|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.<br />
| map = {{Ekta Nagar–Varanasi MB Express Route}}<br />
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The 20903 / 20904 '''Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express''' is an [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train belonging to [[Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}} and {{stnlnk|Varanasi Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 20903/20904 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=171001 "Prime Minister to Flag Off Third Mahamana Express to Run between Varanasi and Vadodara on 22nd September 2017"]</ref><ref>[http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=6147&did=1505980581445F96C4769424326EA70A955B32E64B4CB.web91 Introduction of a New Weekly Express Train No. 20903/20904 Vadodara -Varanasi – Vadodara Mahamana Superfast express from 22.09.2017]</ref><ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/mahamana-express-vadodara-varanasi-superfast-train-route-schedule-stations-timings-pm-modi/866055/ Mahamana Express between Vadodara and Varanasi: From schedule to route; all you need to know about the new superfast train]</ref><ref>[http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/mahamana-express-know-whats-special-about-the-train-pm-modi-flags-off-today/articleshow/60792007.cms Mahamana Express: Know what's special about the train PM Modi flagged off today]</ref><br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130&nbsp;km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:<br />
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* 1 First AC<br />
* 2 AC II Tier<br />
* 6 AC III Tier<br />
* 8 Sleeper coaches<br />
* 1 Pantry car<br />
* 4 General Unreserved<br />
* 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake<br />
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==Service==<br />
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20903/Ekta Nagar – Varanasi Mahamana Express has an average speed of 58&nbsp;km/h and covers 1531&nbsp;km in 26 hrs 35 mins.<br />
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20904/Varanasi – Ekta Nagar Mahamana Express has an average speed of 59&nbsp;km/h and covers 1531&nbsp;km in 25 hrs 50 mins.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* '''{{stnlnk|Ekta Nagar}}'''<br />
* {{stnlnk|Vadodara}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bharuch Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Surat}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Amalner}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Jabalpur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Katni Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Satna Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Prayagraj Chheoki Junction}}<br />
* '''{{stnlnk|Varanasi}}'''<br />
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==Traction==<br />
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earlier was [[WDG-4]]. Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Vadodara|Vadodara Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ekta Nagar to Varanasi and vice versa.<br />
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==Rake sharing==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 20905/20906 [[Ekta Nagar–Rewa Mahamana Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Ekta Nagar railway station]]<br />
* [[Varanasi Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Mahamana Express]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/68527 20903/Ekta Nagar - Varanasi Mahamana Express] India Rail Info<br />
*[https://indiarailinfo.com/train/68439 20904/Ekta Nagar - Kevadiya Mahamana Express] India Rail Info<br />
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