Marathwada Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{More citations needed|date=February 2022}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Marathwada Express
| image= File:Marathwada Express at Purna.jpg
| caption = Marathwada Express at Purna.
| type = Express
| locale = Maharashtra
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Central Railway
| start = {{stnlnk|Manmad}} (MMR)
| stops = 23
| end = {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}} (DAB)
| distance = {{convert|422|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 9 hrs 05 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack = Overhead racks
| catering = On-board catering,
E-catering
| observation = Rake sharing with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 17687 / 17688
| speed = {{convert|47|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Marathwada Express (Manmad - Dharmabad) route map.png
| map_state =
}}
The 17687 / 17688 Marathwada Express is an Express that connects Manmad and Dharmabad.{{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}} 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 {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}} at 04:00 IST and reaches {{stnlnk|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
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 {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}} via {{stnlnk|Nagarsol}}, {{stnlnk|Aurangabad}}, {{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Manwath Road}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}}, {{stnlnk|Mudkhed||Mudkhed Junction}} to {{stnlnk|Dharmabad}}.
Traction
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
The train shares its rake with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express.
References
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External links
- http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-name.html
- http://indian-railway.swargate.com/Train-Time-Table/Manmad-Dharmabad-Composite-Express/17687/
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Category:Named passenger trains of India
Category:Transport in Aurangabad, Maharashtra