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Blog Entry# 1718767
Posted: Jan 23 2016 (01:26)

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Jan 23 2016 (01:26)   22417/Varanasi - New Delhi Mahamana Express | SLN/Sultanpur Junction (4 PFs) | GZB/WAP-7/30233
 
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1hr Late fully decorated 02417 Mahamana Inaugural Special with Recently POH WAP7 #30233 Departing From Sultanpur station after 2mins halt , Mahamana Express is the first train to have a Seamless run o­n electric traction from varanasi to new delhi via recently completed ghaziabad-moradabad Rail route
this train got its "MAHAMANA" name from Late Madan Mohan Malaviya ji (1861–1946), he was an Indian educationist and politician notable for his role in the Indian independence movement and as the four time president of Indian National Congress. He was respectfully addressed as Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and also addressed as 'Mahamana' ,,, Malaviya is most remembered as the founder of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at Varanasi in 1916, which
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was created under the B.H.U. Act, 1915. The largest residential university in Asia and one of the largest in the world, having over 35,000 students across arts, sciences, engineering, medical, agriculture, performing arts, law and technology. Malaviya was Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University from 1919–1938.
Mahamana express has new Model Rake
few info about Model Rake :-

Model Rake developed is a refurbished and re-adapted version of seven types of coaches which have been servicing for the past 10-12 years o­n Indian Railways. In the design and development of this Model Rake, the Indian Railways had factored in the varied needs of each category of coach to bring in suitable interiors. Some of the special features of the Model Rake include:
·Modular Panels without visible screws and minimum maintenance hatches inside passenger area for better safety and aesthetics
·Use of superior material for panels in terms of toxicity index and fire retardation.
·Ergonomically designed Ladders for climbing up to upper berths provided in all sleeper coaches.
·Aesthetically appealing toilet modules provided with enhanced passenger amenities - big mirror, platform washbasin, controlled discharged water tap, odour control system, exhaust fan, LED lights, dustbin inside the toilet to name a few.
·Shifting of electrical junction points from passenger area to non-passenger area in a centralised distribution board for enhanced safety.
·Use of e-beam cables and polyamide conduits for enhanced electrical and fire safety.
·Use of LED Lighting to enhance illumination & service durability while minimizing power consumption.
·Enhanced scale of light fittings including berth reading lights in GSCN(Sleeper) Coaches and embarking light in all classes of coaches.
·The scale of mobile/ laptop charging points have been increased in all classes of coaches.
·LED based berth indicators cum night light for reserved coaches provided to assist passengers boarding train in night.
·Provision of fire extinguisher in all coaches.
·Provision of electrically operated chimney in Pantry Car.
·Stainless steel panelling in Luggage Compartment.

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Jan 24 2016 (17:55)
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sir ye ekdam dream train he SLN walo ke lie , not bcz of model rake bt bcz of timing ,, abhi tak delhi to sln kke lie upper india ke elwa ek bhi train ki timing thik nahi thi ,, bt ab iske ane ke wajha se kafi aram milega sln pax ko jinko delhi ana jana hota hai :)
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Mahanama ko edit to krlo ab bhai..
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Jan 24 2016 (22:19)
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awesome video now i to like to travel in mahamana SF express
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