The 17617 / 17618 Tapovan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways – South Central Railway zone that runs between Hazur Sahib Nanded & Mumbai in India.In the earlier days Tapovan Express was running between Mumbai & Manmad later it extended up to Nanded.

It operates as train number 17618 from Huzur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT and as train number 17617 in the reverse direction, serving the state of Maharashtra.

Tapovan (Sanskrit) comes from the two root words tapasya – meaning specifically austerity, and more generally spiritual practice, and vana, meaning forest, or wilderness.

Tapovan Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 10 Second Class seating, 3 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) coaches.

In addition, it carries a pantry car

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Tapovan Express covers the distance of 610 km (379 mi) in 11 hours 40 mins.

The 17618/17617 Tapovan Express runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via Parbhani Junction, Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad Junction, Niphad, Nashik Road, Igatpuri, Kalyan Junction, Thane to Mumbai CSMT.

As the route is fully electrified an Kalyan-based WCAM-2 / WCAM-3 locomotive hauls the train from Hazur Sahib Nanded to Mumbai CSMT, and vice versa.

The train shares its rake with 17687/17688 Marathwada Express.

Tapovan Express runs on a daily basis in both directions.