Tapovan Express

The 17617 / 17618 Tapovan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between & 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 CSMT 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 Indian [Railways coaching stock|AC Chair Car], 10 Second Class seating, 4 General Unreserved & 2 SLR coaches.
In addition, it has a E-Catering service available at Nashik Road, Manmad Jn., Ch. Sambhaji Nagar, Parbhani Jn. and H.S. Nanded
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Tapovan Express covers the distance of in 11 hours 40 mins.

The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via,,
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As the route is fully electrified Vijayawada WAP-4 locomotive hauls the train from Mumbai CSMT to Hazur Sahib Nanded, and vice versa.

The train shares its rake with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express.

Tapovan Express runs on a daily basis in both directions.