The 17617 / 17618 Tapovan Express is an

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that runs between &

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in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between

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later it extended up to

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. 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, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches. In addition, it carries a

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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 in 11 hours 40 mins.

Routeing

The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via , , , , , , , , to Mumbai CSMT.

Traction

As the route is undergoing electrification a Guntakal / Pune-based

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locomotive hauls the train from Hazur Sahib Nanded until handing over to a

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locomotive which powers the train for the remainder of its journey until Mumbai CSMT, 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

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQytbptkV-w * https://www.flickr.com/photos/69671278@N02/11869148806/

External links

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