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{{Short description|Train in India}} | |||
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
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| stops = 18 | | stops = 18 | ||
| end = [[Mumbai CSMT]] (CSMT) | | end = [[Mumbai CSMT]] (CSMT) | ||
| distance = {{convert|610|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|610|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 11 hours 55 mins | | journeytime = 11 hours 55 mins | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
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| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = Available | | catering = Available | ||
| observation = Rake sharing with 17687/17688 [[Marathwada Express]] | | observation = Rake sharing with 17687/17688 [[Marathwada Express]] | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities= | ||
| stock = [[ICF | | stock = [[ICF coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
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The 17617 / 17618 '''Tapovan Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} & [[Mumbai]] in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between [[Mumbai]] & [[ | The 17617 / 17618 '''Tapovan Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] – [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} & [[Mumbai]] in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between [[Mumbai]] & [[Manmad]] later it extended up to [[Nanded]]. | ||
It operates as train number 17618 from Huzur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Maharashtra]]. | It operates as train number 17618 from Huzur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction, serving the state of [[Maharashtra]]. | ||
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==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
'''Tapovan Express''' has 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], 10 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Second Class]] seating, | '''Tapovan Express''' has 2 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], 10 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Second Class]] seating, 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. | ||
In addition, it | In addition, it has a [[E-Catering service]] available at Nashik Road, Manmad Jn., Ch. Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Parbhani Jn. and H.S. Nanded | ||
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand. | ||
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==Routeing== | ==Routeing== | ||
The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Purna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk| | The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Purna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, | ||
{{stnlnk|Manwath Road}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Selu}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Partur}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Lasur}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Rotegoan}}, | |||
{{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lasalgaon}}, {{stnlnk|Niphad}}, {{stnlnk|Nasik Road}}, {{stnlnk|Devlali}}, {{stnlnk|Igatpuri}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Thane}}, {{stnlnk|Dadar}} to Mumbai CSMT. | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the route is | As the route is fully electrified [[Vijayawada]] [[WAP-4]] locomotive hauls the train from [[Mumbai CSMT]] to [[Hazur Sahib Nanded]], and vice versa. | ||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | *{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}} | ||
*{{cite web|url=https://greatadventure.in/tapovan-trek/|title=[GAG] Welcome to Great Adventure Gangotri, the home Uttarakhand}} | |||
{{Railways in Western India}} | {{Railways in Western India}} | ||
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[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:42, 13 January 2026
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Huzur Sahib Nanded (NED) | ||||
| Stops | 18 | ||||
| End | Mumbai CSMT (CSMT) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 610 km (379 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 11 hours 55 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17617 / 17618 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 51.55 km/h (32 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 17617 / 17618 Tapovan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between Hazur Sahib Nanded & Mumbai in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between Mumbai & Manmad later it extended up to Nanded.
It operates as train number 17618 from Huzur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.
Tapovan (Sanskrit) comes from the two root words tapasya – meaning specifically austerity, and more generally spiritual practice, and vana, meaning forest, or wilderness.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
Tapovan Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 10 Second Class seating, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
In addition, it has a E-Catering service available at Nashik Road, Manmad Jn., Ch. Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Parbhani Jn. and H.S. Nanded
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit | edit source]
Tapovan Express covers the distance of 610 km (379 mi) in 11 hours 40 mins.
Routeing[edit | edit source]
The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via Purna Junction, Parbhani Junction, Manwath Road, Selu, Partur, Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Lasur, Rotegoan, Manmad Junction, Lasalgaon, Niphad, Nasik Road, Devlali, Igatpuri, Kalyan Junction, Thane, Dadar to Mumbai CSMT.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the route is fully electrified Vijayawada WAP-4 locomotive hauls the train from Mumbai CSMT to Hazur Sahib Nanded, and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express.
Operation[edit | edit source]
Tapovan Express runs on a daily basis in both directions.
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
- "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". IRFCA. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- "[GAG] Welcome to Great Adventure Gangotri, the home Uttarakhand".