Marathwada Express Explained

Marathwada Express
Type:Express
Locale:Maharashtra
Operator:South Central Railways
Start: (MMR)
Stops:23
End: (DAB)
Distance:422km (262miles)
Journeytime:9 hours 5 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:17687 / 17688
Speed:47km/h average including halts.

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

17688 UP Marathwada Express departs at 04:00 IST and reaches 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

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

The train runs from via,,,,,, to .

Traction

As the entire route is fully electrified both train are hauled by a Kalyan-based WAP-7 locomotive from Manmad to Dharmabad, and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Names of Trains by the Government of Indian Railways.