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{{Short description|Train in India}} | |||
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} | ||
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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Marathwada Express | | name = Marathwada Express | ||
| image= File:Marathwada Express at Purna.jpg | | image= File:Marathwada Express at Purna.jpg | ||
| caption = Marathwada Express at Purna | | caption = Marathwada Express at Purna. | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| locale = [[Maharashtra]] | | locale = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| first = | | first = | ||
| last = | | last = | ||
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central | | operator = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]] | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Manmad}} (MMR) | | start = {{stnlnk|Manmad}} (MMR) | ||
| stops = 23 | | stops = 23 | ||
| end = {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}} (DAB) | | end = {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}} (DAB) | ||
| distance = {{convert|422|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|422|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 9 | | journeytime = 9 hrs 05 mins | ||
| frequency = Daily | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Second Class Seating]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] | | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Second Class Seating]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = No | | sleeping = No | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = Overhead racks | ||
| catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | | catering = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering | ||
| observation = Rake sharing with 17617/17618 [[Tapovan Express]] | | observation = Rake sharing with 17617/17618 [[Tapovan Express]] | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = No | ||
| otherfacilities= | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ICF | | stock = [[ICF coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 17687 / 17688 | | trainnumber = 17687 / 17688 | ||
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | | speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| map = [[File:Marathwada Express (Manmad - Dharmabad) route map.png|thumb| | | map = [[File:Marathwada Express (Manmad - Dharmabad) route map.png|thumb|250px|Marathwada Express (Manmad–Dharmabad) route map]] | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 17687/17688 '''Marathwada Express''' is | The 17687 / 17688 '''Marathwada Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] that connects [[Manmad]] and [[Dharmabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Names of Trains by the Government of Indian Railways|url=https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/Heritage/Etymology%20of%20Train%20Names%20of%20Indian%20Railways.pdf}}</ref> It is also known as the '''''High Court Express'''''. During its journey, it connects many important places in [[Marathwada]] such as [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], [[Jalna (city)|Jalna]], [[Parbhani]] and [[Nanded]]. | ||
== Schedule == | == Schedule == | ||
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People from [[Nanded]] and [[Parbhani]] districts use the train to attend sessions of the [[Bombay High Court|Mumbai High Court]] bench situated at Aurangabad, hence the train got its nickname as ''High Court Express''. It is also known as "Manmad–Dharmabad Composite Express", since it runs as an express train between [[Dharmabad]] and [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] and as a passenger train between Aurangabad and [[Manmad]]. | People from [[Nanded]] and [[Parbhani]] districts use the train to attend sessions of the [[Bombay High Court|Mumbai High Court]] bench situated at Aurangabad, hence the train got its nickname as ''High Court Express''. It is also known as "Manmad–Dharmabad Composite Express", since it runs as an express train between [[Dharmabad]] and [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] and as a passenger train between Aurangabad and [[Manmad]]. | ||
==Route | ==Route and halts== | ||
The train runs from {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Nagarsol}}, {{stnlnk| | The train runs from {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Nagarsol}},{{stnlnk|Tarur}},{{stnlnk|Rotegoan}}, | ||
{{stnlnk|Potul}}, {{stnlnk|Lasur}}, {{stnlnk|Daulatabad}},{{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar}}, {{stnlnk|Mukundwadi}},{{stnlnk|Badnapur}},{{stnlnk|Jalna}},{{stnlnk|Ranjani}},{{stnlnk|Partur}}, {{stnlnk|Selu}}, {{stnlnk|Manwath Road}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Purna junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}}, {{stnlnk|Mudkhed}},{{stnlnk|Umari}}, to {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}}. | |||
==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the entire route is fully electrified, both train are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|Kalyan Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive from Manmad to Dharmabad and vice versa. | |||
==Rake sharing== | ==Rake sharing== | ||
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[[Category:Transport in Manmad]] | [[Category:Transport in Manmad]] | ||
[[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | [[Category:Named passenger trains of India]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Aurangabad | [[Category:Transport in Aurangabad]] | ||
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
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 Marathwada Express at Purna. | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Manmad (MMR) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| End | Dharmabad (DAB) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 422 km (262 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hrs 05 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17687 / 17688 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Auto-rack arrangements | Overhead racks | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 17687 / 17688 Marathwada Express is an Express that connects Manmad and Dharmabad.[1] It is also known as the High Court Express. During its journey, it connects many important places in Marathwada such as Aurangabad, Jalna, Parbhani and Nanded.
Schedule[edit | edit source]
17688 UP Marathwada Express departs Dharmabad at 04:00 IST and reaches Manmad Junction at 13:10 IST. 17687 DOWN Marathwada Express departs Manmad Junction at 15:00 IST and reaches Dharmabad at 23:50 IST. The train covers a distance of 419 km between Manmad Junction and Dharmabad.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The train connects almost all the major cities of Marathwada, hence its name Marathwada Express. People from Nanded and Parbhani districts use the train to attend sessions of the Mumbai High Court bench situated at Aurangabad, hence the train got its nickname as High Court Express. It is also known as "Manmad–Dharmabad Composite Express", since it runs as an express train between Dharmabad and Aurangabad and as a passenger train between Aurangabad and Manmad.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The train runs from Manmad Junction via Nagarsol,Tarur,Rotegoan, Potul, Lasur, Daulatabad,Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Mukundwadi,Badnapur,Jalna,Ranjani,Partur, Selu, Manwath Road, Parbhani Junction, Purna junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Mudkhed,Umari, to Dharmabad.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the entire route is fully electrified, both train are hauled by a Kalyan Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Manmad to Dharmabad and vice versa.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express.