About Ajanta Express
One of the significant express trains connecting Secunderabad to Manmad is the Ajanta Express. In fact, Ajanta Express is the best train to travel from Manmad to Secunderabad. The Ajanta Express train number when it travels from Secunderabad to Manmad is 17063. The Ajanta Express train number when it travels from Manmad to Secunderabad to is 17064. It is a daily express train on this busy route.
The history of the Ajanta Express
The Ajanta Express derived its name from the fascinating Ajanta Caves, in the city of Aurangabad. The train started its first service in the year 1967, in April. At that time, the Ajanta Express ran from Kacheguda to Manmad and was the fastest train in India to run on a meter gauge with the speed of 42.5 km per hour.
The Ajanta Express train route
The Ajanta Express route is from Secunderabad (SC) to Manmad (MMR). The total distance that is covered by this train in between these two stations is 621 km or 386 miles. It takes 21 halts in between these two stations.
The Ajanta Express train speed
The Ajanta Express speed is 49 km per hour when it is numbered as 17063 and is 52 km per hour when it goes from Manmad to Secunderabad. It covers 621 km in 12 hours and 45 minutes. This is the average speed of the train. The maximum speed at which this Express train runs is 110 km per hour. It covers 621 km in 12 hours.
Some important stations where the Ajanta Express stops
The Ajanta Express runs through two crucial states – Maharashtra and Telangana. Some of the central stations where the train halts are Nizamabad, Aurangabad, Nagarsol, and Nanded.
Timings of the Ajanta Express
The train starts its journey from Secunderabad Junction’s Platform #8 at 18:10 and reaches Manmad’s Platform #5 at 6:45 next morning. From Manmad, the Ajanta Express leaves at 20:50 from Platform #5 and reaches Secunderabad’s Platform #8 at 8:50, next morning. The present operator of the Ajanta Express is South Central Railway Zone.
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The necessary facilities provided by the Ajanta Express to its travelers
All facilities are available for travelers in the Ajanta Express. The windows are large, allowing ample sunlight to pass through. You can see meadows and beautiful landscapes on your way. There are AC, General and Sleeper coach for passengers. The toilets are clean, and the pantry car, e-catering, and onboard catering services make sure that passengers are given tasty and fresh meals.
17063/17064 Ajanta Express Fare Information:
| Class | 1A | 2A | 3A | SL |
| Base Fare | 2087 | 1226 | 850 | 320 |
| Reservation Charges | 60 | 50 | 40 | 20 |
| Super fast charges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GST | 108 | 64 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Catering Charges | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dynamic Fare | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Fare | 2255 | 1340 | 935 | 340 |
17063 Ajanta Express from Manmad to Secunderabad, Time table, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | PlatForm No. |
| MMR | Manmad Junction | Starts | 20:50 | 5 |
| NSL | Nagarsol | 21:15 | 21:20 | 1 |
| RGO | Rotegaon | 21:39 | 21:40 | — |
| LSR | Lasur | 21:59 | 22:00 | — |
| AWB | Aurangabad | 22:40 | 22:45 | 1 |
| J | Jalna | 23:45 | 23:47 | 1 |
| PTU | Partur | 00:24 | 00:25 | — |
| SELU | Selu | 00:44 | 00:45 | 1 |
| MVO | Manwath Road | 00:59 | 01:00 | — |
| PBN | Parbhani Junction | 01:48 | 01:50 | 1 |
| PAU | Purna Junction | 02:25 | 02:30 | — |
| NED | Hazur Sahib Nanded | 03:05 | 03:10 | — |
| MUE | Mudkhed Junction | 03:53 | 03:55 | — |
| UMRI | Umri | 04:18 | 04:19 | 1 |
| DAB | Dharmabad | 04:33 | 04:35 | — |
| BSX | Basar | 04:50 | 04:52 | 1 |
| NZB | Nizamabad Junction | 05:25 | 05:30 | 1 |
| KMC | Kamareddi | 06:15 | 06:17 | 1 |
| MED | Medchal | 07:30 | 07:31 | 1 |
| BMO | Bolarum | 07:53 | 07:54 | 1 |
| MJF | Malkajgiri Junction | 08:29 | 08:30 | 2 |
| SC | Secunderabad Junction | 08:50 | Ends | 8 |
17064 Ajanta Express from Secunderabad to Manmad, Time table, Schedule and Route
| Train Code | Station Name | Arrives | Departs | PlatForm No. |
| SC | Secunderabad Junction | Starts | 18:10 | 8 |
| MJF | Malkajgiri Junction | 18:18 | 18:19 | 3 |
| BMO | Bolarum | 18:30 | 18:31 | 2 |
| MED | Medchal | 18:44 | 18:45 | 2 |
| WDR | Wadiaram | 19:16 | 19:17 | — |
| KMC | Kamareddi | 19:58 | 20:00 | 1 |
| NZB | Nizamabad Junction | 21:00 | 21:05 | 2 |
| BSX | Basar | 21:35 | 21:37 | 1 |
| DAB | Dharmabad | 21:47 | 21:48 | 1 |
| UMRI | Umri | 22:19 | 22:20 | 1 |
| MUE | Mudkhed Junction | 22:48 | 22:50 | — |
| NED | Hazur Sahib Nanded | 23:35 | 23:40 | 1 |
| PAU | Purna Junction | 00:10 | 00:12 | — |
| PBN | Parbhani Junction | 00:38 | 00:40 | 2 |
| MVO | Manwath Road | 01:11 | 01:12 | — |
| SELU | Selu | 01:26 | 01:27 | 1 |
| PTU | Partur | 01:52 | 01:53 | 1 |
| J | Jalna | 02:35 | 02:37 | — |
| AWB | Aurangabad | 03:45 | 03:50 | 1 |
| LSR | Lasur | 04:14 | 04:15 | 1 |
| RGO | Rotegaon | 04:44 | 04:45 | 1 |
| NSL | Nagarsol | 05:40 | 05:45 | 2 |
| MMR | Manmad Junction | 06:45 | Ends | 5 |
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