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'''Mahamana Express''' is a ''Model Rake'' based superfast express series trains operated by [[Indian Railways]] in [[India]].<br />
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This train is named after and in honor to [[Madan Mohan Malaviya|Pt. Shri Madan Mohan Malaviya]] (Mahamana), a freedom fighter & an educationist who established [[Banaras Hindu University|Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi]].<br />
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==Model Rake==<br />
The train includes Model Rakes modified by [[Indian Railways]] under [[Make in India|Make In India]] scheme. <br />
The coaches contain some modern facilities like:<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/641624/mahamana-express-new-upgraded-train-indian-railways-features-highlights-suresh-prabhu/2/| title=Mahamana Express: Images of swanky new coaches will have you saying 'wow'! Check out what's new| access-date=2017-04-26| website=Financialexpress}}</ref><br />
* 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.<br />
* Ladder: Ergonomically designed Ladders for climbing up to upper berths provided in all coaches.<br />
* Side berths: Snack tables provided for side berth passengers also with innovative design side lower berth arrangement.<br />
* Windows: Windows with powered venetian blinds and roller blind instead of conventional curtains.<br />
* Lighting: LED based berth indicators for reserved coaches, and all other illumination.<br />
* Charging Points: Charging points made available for every berth.<br />
* Safety: Fire extinguishers in all coaches.<br />
* Pantry Car: Modular pantry with electric chimneys.<br />
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==Trains==<br />
Madhya Pradesh state has more than 3 Mahamana Express trains. The more number of trains any state can have.<br />
# [[Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Superfast Express|Bhopal - Khajuraho Mahamana Express]]<br />
# [[Indore - Bikaner Mahamana Express]]<br />
# [[Ekta Nagar–Rewa Mahamana Express|Ekta Nagar - Rewa Mahamana Express]]<br />
# [[Ekta Nagar–Varanasi Mahamana Express|Ekta Nagar - Varanasi Mahamana Express]]<br />
# [[Varanasi Mahamana Express|Varanasi - New Delhi Mahamana Express]]<br />
# [[Veraval - Indore Mahamana Express]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[AC Express (Indian Railways)|AC Superfast Express]]<br />
* [[Mumbai - Ahmedabad Bullet Train|Bullet train (Mumbai-Ahmedabad)]]<br />
* [[Vande Bharat Express]]<br />
* [[Gatimaan Express]]<br />
* [[Humsafar Express]]<br />
* [[Tejas Express]]<br />
* [[Double Decker Express]]<br />
* [[Duronto Express]]<br />
* [[Rajdhani Express]]<br />
* [[Shatabdi Express]]<br />
* [[Jan Shatabdi Express]]<br />
* [[Garib Rath Express]]<br />
* [[Antyodaya Express]]<br />
* [[Uday Express]]<br />
* [[Yuva Express]]<br />
* [[Train 20]]<br />
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