Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express Explained
| Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express |
| Type: | Mahamana Express |
| First: | - Inaugural :- [1]
- Extension :- (extended to)[2]
|
| Operator: | Western Railways |
| Start: | (EKNR) |
| Stops: | 11 |
| End: | (BSB) |
| Distance: | 1616km (1,004miles) |
| Journeytime: | 26h 15m |
| Frequency: | Weekly |
| Class: | First AC, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating: | Yes |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | Pantry car,
On-board catering,
E-catering |
| Observation: | Large windows |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Stock: | LHB coach |
| Trainnumber: | 20903 / 20904 |
| Speed: | 57km/h average including halts |
The 20903 / 20904 Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express is an Superfast Express train belonging to Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 20903/20904 train numbers on a weekly basis.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 EOG cum Luggage Rake
Service
20903/Ekta Nagar – Varanasi Mahamana Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 1531 km in 26 hrs 35 mins.
20904/Varanasi – Ekta Nagar Mahamana Express has an average speed of 59 km/h and covers 1531 km in 25 hrs 50 mins.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 (HOG)-equipped locomotive from Ekta Nagar to Varanasi and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 20905/20906 Ekta Nagar–Rewa Mahamana Express.
See also
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Prime Minister to Flag Off Third Mahamana Express to Run between Varanasi and Vadodara on 22nd September 2017 . Press Information Bureau. 21 September 2017.
- Web site: Trains to SoU gets in-principle approval from railway board | Vadodara News - Times of India. The Times of India.
- 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"
- 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
- 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
- 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
