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Mahamana Express

Mahamana Express
New Delhi-Varanasi Mahamana Express
Overview
StatusActive
First service22 January 2016; 8 years ago (2016-01-22)[1]
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Websitehttp://indianrail.gov.in
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, 2 Tier, 3 Tier and Sleeper
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
Entertainment facilitiesElectric outlets
Reading Lights & Curtains
(In some classes)
Baggage facilitiesUnderseat / Overhead racks
Other facilitiesBedrolls
(In 1A, 2A, 3A classes only)
Passenger Information System
Technical
Rolling stockICF rakes
(Modified Interiors)
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Track owner(s)Indian Railways

Mahamana Express is a superfast express series trains operated by Indian Railways in India. Initially it was started using ICF coaches with substantially improved facilities as compared to other superfast express trains in India. As of October 2024, only two Mahamana Express services use the original upgraded ICF coaches. The others have been converted to regular LHB coaches as in most other trains in India.[2][3]

This train is named in the honour of Madan Mohan Malaviya (Mahamana), a freedom fighter and an education reformer who established Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.[4]

Overview

Mahamana Express was launched in 2016 with improved facilities for passengers compared to other superfast express trains in India. The first Mahamana Express connected Delhi and Varanasi. The first run saw a 15% hike in fare due to the upgraded facilities.[3][5]

Model Rake

The train was introduced with Model Rakes modified by Indian Railways under Make In India scheme. The coaches contain some modern facilities like:[6]

  • Toilet: Bigger mirror, platform wash basin, controlled discharged water tap, odour control system, exhaust fans, LED lights, dustbin inside the toilet, All the toilets are fitted with bio-toilets, in line with Indian Railways' vision to make tracks defecation free.
  • Ladder: Ergonomically designed Ladders for climbing up to upper berths are provided in all coaches.
  • Side berths: Snack tables are provided for side berth passengers also with innovative design side lower berth arrangement.
  • Windows: Windows with powered Venetian blinds and roller blinds instead of conventional curtains.
  • Lighting: LED-based berth indicators for reserved coaches, and all other illumination.
  • Charging Points: Charging points are made available for every berth.
  • Safety: Fire extinguishers in all coaches.
  • Pantry Car: Modular pantry with electric chimneys.

Active routes

Number Route First Run Rake
22417/18 Varanasi - New Delhi Mahamana Express 22 January 2016 ICF
22163/64 Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Express 13 July 2017 ICF
20903/04 Ekta Nagar - Varanasi Mahamana Express 22 September 2017 LHB
20905/06 Ekta Nagar - Rewa Mahamana Express 09 March 2019 LHB
19319/20 Veraval - Indore Mahamana Express 29 June 2018[7] LHB
19333/34 Indore - Bikaner Mahamana Express 26 January 2019[8] LHB

References

  1. ^ "Shri Narendra Modi Flags Off Mahamana Express". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 22 January 2016.
  2. ^ Online, FE (25 April 2017). "Mahamana Express: Images of swanky new coaches will have you saying 'wow'! Check out what's new". The Financial Express. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "15 per cent fare hike in new Mahamana Express". The Hindu. PTI. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. ^ "PM Modi flags off Mahamana Express from Varanasi". The Times of India. PTI. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  5. ^ "PM Modi flags off Mahamana Express connecting Varanasi". The Times of India. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Mahamana Express: Images of swanky new coaches will have you saying 'wow'! Check out what's new". Financialexpress. 25 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  7. ^ https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-veraval-bikaner-mahamana-express-to-run-with-lhb-rake
  8. ^ https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indore-veraval-bikaner-mahamana-express-to-run-with-lhb-rake

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