Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express

17619 / 20 Aurangabad Hazur Sahib Nanded Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Central Railway zone that runs between Aurangabad and Hazur Sahib Nanded in India.[1]

Aurangabad Hazur Sahib Nanded Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service19 January 2015 (2015-01-19)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiAurangabad
Hazur Sahib Nanded
Stops6
Distance travelled236 km (147 mi)
Average journey time24 hours 7 mins
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)17619 / 17620
On-board services
Class(es)AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class & General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesRake Sharing with 17621 / 17622 Aurangabad–Renigunta Express & 12767 / 12768 Hazur Sahib Nanded–Santragachi Express
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42 km/h (26 mph)
Route map

Service

It operates as train number 17619 from Aurangabad to Hazur Sahib Nanded and as train number 17620 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra. The train covers the distance of 236 km (147 mi) in 5 hours 37 mins approximately at a speed of (42 km/h (26 mph)).[2]

Coaches

The 17619 / 20 Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express has one AC 3-tier, six sleeper class, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It doesn't carry a pantry car.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Rake sharing

12767 / 68 – Hazur Sahib Nanded–Santragachi Express

Routeing

The 17619 / 20 Aurangabad–Hazur Sahib Nanded Express runs from Aurangabad via Jalna, Parbhani Junction, Purna Junction to Hazur Sahib Nanded.

Traction

As this route is going to be electrified, a Guntakal-based diesel WDM-3A pulls the train to its destination.

References
  1. "Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, Hon'ble Minister of Railways Flags off Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam AC Weekly Express and H S Nanded – Aurangabad Weekly Express". South Central Railways. 19 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  2. "SCR to introduce two new Express Trains as announced in Railway Budget – 2014". South Central Railway. 14 January 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
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