Tapovan Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Tapovan Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| locale = Maharashtra
| first =
| last =
| operator = South Central Railways
| start = Huzur Sahib Nanded (NED)
| stops = 18
| end = Mumbai CSMT (CSMT)
| distance = {{convert|610|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 11 hours 55 mins
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| autorack =
| catering = Available
| observation = Rake sharing with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities=
| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 17617 / 17618
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|51.55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map = File:Tapovan Express (Nanded - Mumbai) Route map.jpg
| map_state =
}}
The 17617 / 17618 Tapovan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} & Mumbai in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between Mumbai & Manmad later it extended up to Nanded.
It operates as train number 17618 from Huzur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.
Tapovan (Sanskrit) comes from the two root words tapasya – meaning specifically austerity, and more generally spiritual practice, and vana, meaning forest, or wilderness.
Coaches
Tapovan Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 10 Second Class seating, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.
In addition, it has a E-Catering service available at Nashik Road, Manmad Jn., Ch. Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Parbhani Jn. and H.S. Nanded
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
Tapovan Express covers the distance of {{convert|610|km|0|abbr=on}} in 11 hours 40 mins.
Routeing
The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Purna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Ch. Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Lasalgaon}}, {{stnlnk|Niphad}}, {{stnlnk|Nashik Road}}, {{stnlnk|Devlali}}, {{stnlnk|Igatpuri}}, {{stnlnk|Kalyan Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Thane}}, {{stnlnk|Dadar Central}} to Mumbai CSMT.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified Vijayawada WAP-4 locomotive hauls the train from Mumbai CSMT to Hazur Sahib Nanded, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express.
Operation
Tapovan Express runs on a daily basis in both directions.
References
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQytbptkV-w
- https://www.flickr.com/photos/69671278@N02/11869148806/
External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in|title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry|publisher=indianrail.gov.in|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}
- {{cite web|url=https://greatadventure.in/tapovan-trek/|title=[GAG] Welcome to Great Adventure Gangotri, the home Uttarakhand}}
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Category:Named passenger trains of India