Tapovan Express


The 17618 / 17 Tapovan Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways - South Central Railway zone that runs between 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 CST and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction serving the state of Maharashtra.
Tapovan 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 Coaches.
In addition, it carries a Pantry car coach
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.
As the average speed of the train is below, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing

The 17618 / 17 Nanded Mumbai CST Tapovan Express runs from Huzur Sahib Nanded via Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad Junction, Niphad, Nasik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan Junction to Mumbai CST.

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Kazipet based WDP 4 locomotive hauls the train from Nanded until Manmad Junction handing over to a Kalyan based WCAM 3 which powers the train for the remainder of its journey.

Operation

Tapovan Express runs on a daily basis in both directions.