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.

Marathwada Express
Marathwada Express at Purna.
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleMaharashtra
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
TerminiManmad (MMR)
Dharmabad (DAB)
Stops23
Distance travelled422 km (262 mi)
Average journey time9 hrs 05 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17687 / 17688
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsOverhead racks
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Marathwada Express (Manmad–Dharmabad) route map

Schedule

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

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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

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The train runs from Manmad Junction via Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Manwath Road, Parbhani Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Mudkhed Junction to Dharmabad.

Traction

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Names of Trains by the Government of Indian Railways" (PDF).
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