Maharashtra express

The Maharashtra Express or महाराष्ट्र एक्स्प्रेस in Marathi, is an Indian express train that travels to-and-from Gondia (east end of Maharashtra state) and Kolhapur (south end of Maharashtra) connecting various cities during its journey. It is a daily means of transport for thousands of passengers.

Schedule

The Maharashtra express departs daily from Gondia Junction (G) at 08:20 IST and reaches Kolhapur (KOP), at 12:45 (+1day) IST on the following day. It departs from Kolhapur at 15:30 IST and reaches Gondia at 20:15 (+1 day) IST on the following day. Arrival times are generally delayed from a few minutes to a few hours. The train number is 11040 (Up) while travelling from Gondia to Kolhapur, and 11039 (Down) for the return journey. The train covers a distance of 1346 km during its journey.

Stops

After leaving Gondia, the train stops at various stations in the chronological order^[1]: Tirora, Tumsar road, Bhandara road, Kamptee, Itwari, Nagpur, Ajni, Sewagram, Wardha, Pulgao, Dhamangao, Chandur, Badnera, Murtajapur, Akola, Shegao, Jalamb, Nandura, Malkapur, Bodwad, Varangao, Bhusaval, Jalgao, Pachora, Chalisgao, nandgao, Manmad, Yeola, Kopargao, Puntamba, Belapur, Ahmadnagar, Daund, Kedgao, Uruli, Pune, Ghorpuri, Jejuri, Nira, Lonand, Wathar, Jarandeshwar, Satara, Koregao, Rahimatpur, Targao, Masur, Karad, Bhavani nagar, Takari, Kirloskarvadi, Bhilavdi, Sangli, Miraj, Jayasingpur, Hatkanagale, Rukadi, Valivade and Kolhapur. And in the reverse order during its return journey from Kolhapur to Gondia.

Incidents

The train often is considered as a slow type of train with several delays and lack of punctuality for designated times.

References

1. ^ Train Schedule (Enter train numbers: 11039 or 11040 and get detailed timetables).

External links

• India Railways