Sadbhavna Express (via Faizabad)

The 14017 / 14018 Sadbhavna Express is an express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Raxaul Junction and Delhi Sarai Rohilla via Ayodhya Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14017/14018 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Sadbhavna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service6 September 1997; 27 years ago (1997-09-06)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiRaxaul Junction (RXL)
Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops35
Distance travelled1,288 km (800 mi)
Average journey time29h 45m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)14017 / 14018
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
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph) average including halts

Service

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The 14017/Sadbhavna Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1299 km in 29h 45m. The 14018/Sadbhavana Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1299 km in 30h 40m.

Route & Halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 20 coaches:

  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 9 Sleeper Coaches
  • 7 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Raxaul to Delhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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