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{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = Maharashtra Express | | name = Maharashtra Express | ||
| image= | | image= | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
| locale = [[Maharashtra]] | | locale = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1971|11|01}} | | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1971|11|01}} | ||
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]] | |||
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central | |||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} (G) | | start = {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} (G) | ||
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| distance = {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journeytime = 28 hours 45 minutes | | journeytime = 28 hours 45 minutes | ||
| frequency = | | frequency = Daily | ||
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 | | class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] | ||
| seating = Yes | | seating = Yes | ||
| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = | | observation = Large windows | ||
| entertainment = | | entertainment = | ||
| baggage = | | baggage = No | ||
| otherfacilities = | | otherfacilities = Below the seats | ||
| stock = [[ | | stock = [[LHB coach]] | ||
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| el = | | el = | ||
| trainnumber = 11039 / 11040 | | trainnumber = 11039 / 11040 | ||
| speed = {{convert| | | speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | ||
| map = | | map = | ||
| map_state = | | map_state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The 11039 / 11040 '''Maharashtra Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that run between {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} and [[SCSMT Kolhapur]] in India. It operates as train number 11040 from Gondia Junction to SCSMT Kolhapur and as train number 11039 in the reverse direction. | |||
The 11039 / 11040 '''Maharashtra Express''' is an [[Express trains in India| | |||
It holds the current record for the longest distance covered in one state as its entire run of {{convert|1348|km|abbr=on}} is entirely within [[Maharashtra]] [http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html] | It holds the current record for the longest distance covered in one state as its entire run of {{convert|1348|km|abbr=on}} is entirely within [[Maharashtra]] [http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html] | ||
This train is named after the state of Maharashtra. Although its name puts it in the league of trains named after their states .i.e. [[Kerala Express]], [[Tamil Nadu Express]], [[Andhra Pradesh Express]] etc., it does not connect the state & national capitals. | This train is named after the state of Maharashtra. Although its name puts it in the league of trains named after their states .i.e. [[Kerala Express]], [[Tamil Nadu Express]], [[Andhra Pradesh Express]] etc., it does not connect the state & national capitals. | ||
==Coaches== | ==Coaches== | ||
The 11039/11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express presently has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 | The 11039/11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express presently has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 Tier]], 4 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 Tier]], 8 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|Sleeper Class]] & 5 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|General Unreserved]] LHB coaches. | ||
It does not carry a [[pantry car]] coach. | It does not carry a [[pantry car]] coach. | ||
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The 11039 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express covers the distance of {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} in 28 hours 45 mins averaging {{convert|46.82|km/h|0|abbr=on}} & 28 hours 25 mins as 11040 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express averaging {{convert|47.37|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. | The 11039 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express covers the distance of {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} in 28 hours 45 mins averaging {{convert|46.82|km/h|0|abbr=on}} & 28 hours 25 mins as 11040 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express averaging {{convert|47.37|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. | ||
As its average speed in both directions is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}as per Indian Railways rules, it does not have | As its average speed in both directions is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}as per Indian Railways rules, it does not have an [[Express trains in India|express]] surcharge. | ||
It reverses direction at {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}. | It reverses direction at {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}. | ||
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==Traction== | ==Traction== | ||
As the route is | As the route is fully electrified, a [[Electric Loco Shed, Bhusawal|Bhusawal Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric loco hauls the train from Gondia to Kolhapur and vice versa. | ||
== Routing == | == Routing == | ||
The 11039/11040 Maharashtra Express runs from Kolhapur via {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Satara}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Chord Line}}, {{stnlnk| | The 11039/11040 Maharashtra Express runs from Kolhapur via {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karad}}, {{stnlnk|Satara}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Chord Line}}, {{stnlnk|Ahilyanagar}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}},{{stnlnk|Shegaon}}, {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhandara Road}} to {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} | ||
==Time | ==Time table== | ||
11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express leaves Gondia Junction on a daily basis and reaches Kolhapur the next day. | 11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express leaves Gondia Junction on a daily basis and reaches Kolhapur the next day. | ||
11039 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express leaves Kolhapur on a daily basis and reaches Gondia Junction the next day. | 11039 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express leaves Kolhapur on a daily basis and reaches Gondia Junction the next day. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html | * http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html | ||
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[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Express trains in India]] | [[Category:Express trains in India]] | ||
[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1971]] | |||
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Maharashtra |
| First service | 1 November 1971 |
| Current operator(s) | Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Gondia Junction (G) |
| Stops | 59 |
| End | SCSMT Kolhapur (KOP) |
| Distance travelled | 1,348 km (838 mi) |
| Average journey time | 28 hours 45 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 11039 / 11040 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 11039 / 11040 Maharashtra Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between Gondia Junction and SCSMT Kolhapur in India. It operates as train number 11040 from Gondia Junction to SCSMT Kolhapur and as train number 11039 in the reverse direction.
It holds the current record for the longest distance covered in one state as its entire run of 1,348 km (838 mi) is entirely within Maharashtra [1]
This train is named after the state of Maharashtra. Although its name puts it in the league of trains named after their states .i.e. Kerala Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Andhra Pradesh Express etc., it does not connect the state & national capitals.
Coaches[edit | edit source]
The 11039/11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express presently has 1 AC 2 Tier, 4 AC 3 Tier, 8 Sleeper Class & 5 General Unreserved LHB coaches.
It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service[edit | edit source]
The 11039 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express covers the distance of 1,348 km (838 mi) in 28 hours 45 mins averaging 46.82 km/h (29 mph) & 28 hours 25 mins as 11040 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express averaging 47.37 km/h (29 mph).
As its average speed in both directions is below 55 km/h (34 mph)as per Indian Railways rules, it does not have an express surcharge.
It reverses direction at Pune Junction.
Traction[edit | edit source]
As the route is fully electrified, a Bhusawal Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric loco hauls the train from Gondia to Kolhapur and vice versa.
Routing[edit | edit source]
The 11039/11040 Maharashtra Express runs from Kolhapur via Miraj Junction, Karad, Satara, Pune Junction, Daund Chord Line, Ahilyanagar, Manmad Junction, Jalgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction,Shegaon, Akola Junction, Badnera Junction, Wardha Junction, Nagpur Junction, Bhandara Road to Gondia Junction
Time table[edit | edit source]
11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express leaves Gondia Junction on a daily basis and reaches Kolhapur the next day.
11039 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express leaves Kolhapur on a daily basis and reaches Gondia Junction the next day.