Marathwada Express
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Manmad (MMR) Dharmabad (DAB) | |||||
| Stops | 23 | ||||
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| 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 coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 17687/17688 Marathwada Express is an
.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
Aurangabad and as a passenger train between Aurangabad and Manmad
.
Route and halts
The train runs from
Mudkhed Junction to Dharmabad
.
Traction
As the entire route is fully electrified both train are hauled by a
WAP-7
locomotive from Manmad to Dharmabad, and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 17617/17618 Tapovan Express.