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Mahamana Express
| Mahamana Express | |
|---|---|
| File:INDB-BKN Mahamana exp.jpg Indore - Bikaner Mahamana Express inauguration at Bikaner Jn. | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| First service | 22 January 2016[1] |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Website | http://indianrail.gov.in |
| On-board services | |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering |
| Entertainment facilities | Electric outlets Reading Lights & Curtains (In some classes) |
| Baggage facilities | Underseat / Overhead racks |
| Other facilities | Bedrolls (In 1A, 2A, 3A classes only) Passenger Information System |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF rakes (Modified Interiors) |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
Mahamana Express is a Model Rake based superfast express series trains operated by Indian Railways in India.
This train is named after and in honor to Pt. Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya (Mahamana), a freedom fighter & an educationist who established Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi.
Model Rake[edit]
The train includes Model Rakes modified by Indian Railways under Make In India scheme. The coaches contain some modern facilities like:[2]
- 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 provided in all coaches.
- Side berths: Snack tables provided for side berth passengers also with innovative design side lower berth arrangement.
- Windows: Windows with powered venetian blinds and roller blind instead of conventional curtains.
- Lighting: LED based berth indicators for reserved coaches, and all other illumination.
- Charging Points: Charging points made available for every berth.
- Safety: Fire extinguishers in all coaches.
- Pantry Car: Modular pantry with electric chimneys.
Trains[edit]
Madhya Pradesh state has more than 3 Mahamana Express trains. The more number of trains any state can have.
- Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Express
- Indore - Bikaner Mahamana Express
- Ekta Nagar - Rewa Mahamana Express
- Ekta Nagar - Varanasi Mahamana Express
- Varanasi - New Delhi Mahamana Express
- Veraval - Indore Mahamana Express
References[edit]
- ↑ "Shri Narendra Modi Flags Off Mahamana Express". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. 22 January 2016.
- ↑ "Mahamana Express: Images of swanky new coaches will have you saying 'wow'! Check out what's new". Financialexpress. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
See also[edit]
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