{{Italic title}}{{short description|Train in India}} {{no footnotes|date=April 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}} {{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}} {{Infobox rail service | name = Maharashtra Express | image= | caption = | type = Express | locale = Maharashtra | first = {{start date and age|df=yes|1971|11|01}} | operator = Central Railway | ridership = | start = {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} (G) | stops = 59 | end = SCSMT Kolhapur (KOP) | distance = {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} | journeytime = 28 hours 45 minutes | frequency = Daily | class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | seating = Yes | sleeping = Yes | autorack = | catering = On-board catering, <br> E-catering | observation = Large windows | entertainment = | baggage = No | otherfacilities = Below the seats | stock = LHB coach | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | el = | trainnumber = 11039 / 11040 | speed = {{convert|48|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts. | map = | map_state = }} The 11039 / 11040 '''Maharashtra Express''' is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that run between {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}} and SCSMT Kolhapur in India. It operates as train number 11040 from Gondia Junction to SCSMT Kolhapur and as train number 11039 in the reverse direction.
It holds the current record for the longest distance covered in one state as its entire run of {{convert|1348|km|abbr=on}} is entirely within Maharashtra [http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html]
This train is named after the state of Maharashtra. Although its name puts it in the league of trains named after their states .i.e. Kerala Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Andhra Pradesh Express etc., it does not connect the state & national capitals.
==Coaches==
The 11039/11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express presently has 1 AC 2 Tier, 4 AC 3 Tier, 8 Sleeper Class & 5 General Unreserved LHB coaches.
It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
==Service==
The 11039 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express covers the distance of {{convert|1348|km|0|abbr=on}} in 28 hours 45 mins averaging {{convert|46.82|km/h|0|abbr=on}} & 28 hours 25 mins as 11040 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express averaging {{convert|47.37|km/h|0|abbr=on}}.
As its average speed in both directions is below {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}as per Indian Railways rules, it does not have an express surcharge.
It reverses direction at {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}.
==Traction==
As the route is fully electrified, a Bhusawal Loco Shed-based WAP-4 electric loco hauls the train from Gondia to Kolhapur and vice versa.
== Routing ==
The 11039/11040 Maharashtra Express runs from Kolhapur via {{stnlnk|Miraj Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Karad}}, {{stnlnk|Satara}}, {{stnlnk|Pune Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Daund Chord Line}}, {{stnlnk|Ahilyanagar}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}},{{stnlnk|Shegaon}}, {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhandara Road}} to {{stnlnk|Gondia Junction}}
==Time table==
11040 Gondia–Kolhapur Maharashtra Express leaves Gondia Junction on a daily basis and reaches Kolhapur the next day.
11039 Kolhapur–Gondia Maharashtra Express leaves Kolhapur on a daily basis and reaches Gondia Junction the next day.
==External links== * http://www.irfca.org/faq/faq-trivia.html
== References == {{reflist}}
Category:Named passenger trains of India Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra Category:Express trains in India Category:Railway services introduced in 1971