Mahamana Express

Mahamana Express
Mahamana Express
	File:INDB-BKN Mahamana exp.jpg Indore - Bikaner Mahamana Express inauguration at Bikaner Jn.
Overview
Status	Operating
First service	22 January 2016; 9 years ago
Current operator(s)	Indian Railways
Website	http://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Seating arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering
Entertainment facilities	Electric outlets ; Reading Lights & Curtains ; (In some classes)
Baggage facilities	Underseat / Overhead racks
Other facilities	Bedrolls ; (In 1A, 2A, 3A classes only); Passenger Information System
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF rakes ; (Modified Interiors)
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Track owner(s)	Indian Railways

Mahamana Express is a Model Rake based superfast express series trains operated by Indian Railways in India.

This train is named after and in honor to Pt. Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya (Mahamana), a freedom fighter & an educationist who established Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.

Model Rake

The train includes Model Rakes modified by Indian Railways under Make In India scheme. The coaches contain some modern facilities like:^[2]

Toilet: Bigger mirror, platform wash basin, controlled discharged water tap, odour control system, exhaust fans, LED lights, dustbin inside the toilet, All the toilets are fitted with bio toilets, in line with Indian Railways' vision to make tracks defecation free.
Ladder: Ergonomically designed Ladders for climbing up to upper berths provided in all coaches.
Side berths: Snack tables provided for side berth passengers also with innovative design side lower berth arrangement.
Windows: Windows with powered venetian blinds and roller blind instead of conventional curtains.
Lighting: LED based berth indicators for reserved coaches, and all other illumination.
Charging Points: Charging points made available for every berth.
Safety: Fire extinguishers in all coaches.
Pantry Car: Modular pantry with electric chimneys.

Madhya Pradesh state has more than 3 Mahamana Express trains. The more number of trains any state can have.