Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)

The 14015 / 14016 Sadbhavna Express is an express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Anand Vihar Terminal & Raxaul Junction in India.

Sadbhawna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service26 February 2014 (2014-02-26)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
StartAnand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops33
EndRaxaul Junction (RXL)
Distance travelled1,236 km (768 mi)
Average journey time28 hours 25 mins
Service frequencyBi-weekly
Train number(s)14015 / 14016
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed42.93 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

It operates as train number 14015 from Anand Vihar Terminal to Raxaul Junction and as train number 14016 in the reverse direction serving the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bihar.

The word Sadbhavna can mean Goodwill or Bonafide in Devangiri.

Coaches

The 14015/14016 Sadbhavna Express has 1 AC 3 tier, 9 Sleeper Class, 9 General Unreserved & 2 SLR (Seating cum Luggage Rake) ICF coaches. It does not carry a pantry car . In addition the 14018/17 Anand Vihar Terminal–Raxaul Sadbhavna Express has an additional AC 2 tier coach.

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

Service

The 14016 Sadbhavna Express covers the distance of 1,236 km (768 mi) in 28 hours 25 mins (43.50 km/hr) & in 29 hours 10 mins as 14015 Sadbhavna Express (42.38 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Route & Halts


In addition, 14015/14016 Sadbhavna Express also reverses its direction at Sagauli Junction.

Traction

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a Tughlakabad-based WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey .

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 14013/14014 Sultanpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Sadbhavna Express.

Operation

  • 14015 Sadbhavna Express leaves Anand Vihar Terminal every Friday and Sunday reaching Raxaul the next day.
  • 14016 Sadbhavna Express leaves Raxaul Junction every Monday and Wednesday reaching Anand Vihar Terminal the next day.

References

    • "Red cherry TKD Deemer Sadbhavana Express charges past Kashi Express at Sarnath - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
    • "अब रक्सौल तक चलेगी सद्भावना एक्सप्रेस - Sadbhavana Express to run till Raxaul -Patrika.com". patrika.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
    • "Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal". nr.indianrailways.gov.in. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
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