Marathwada Express
The 17687/17688 Marathwada Express is a express that connects Manmad and Dharmabad. 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 at Purna | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Express | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Manmad (MMR) | ||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
| End | Dharmabad (DAB) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 422 km (262 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 9 hours 5 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 17687 / 17688 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Class Seating, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF Coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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Schedule
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
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 & Halts
The train runs from Manmad Junction via Nagarsol, Aurangabad, Jalna, Manwath Road, Parbhani Junction, Purna Junction, Hazur Sahib Nanded, Mudkhed Junction to Dharmabad.
Traction
Both train are hauled by a Pune / Guntakal based WDM 3A locomotive from Manmad to Dharmabad and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train shares its rake with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express.