Sadbhavna Express (via Sitamarhi)
The Sadbhavna Express is an express train belonging to Northern Railway Zone that runs between Raxaul Junction and Anand Vihar Terminal via Sitamarhi Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 14007/14008 train numbers on a bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 3 July 1994 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway Zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Raxaul Junction (RXL) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT) |
| Distance travelled | 1,258 km (782 mi) |
| Service frequency | Bi-Weekly [lower-alpha 1] |
| Train number(s) | 14007/14008 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering E-Catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF Coaches |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 1 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Service
The 14007 Sadbhavna Express has averages speed of 42 km/hr and covers 1258 km in 29h 45m. The 14008 Sadbhavana Express has averages speed of 41 km/hr and covers 1258 km in 30h 30m .
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composite
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 20 coaches :
- 2 AC III Tier
- 9 Sleeper Coaches
- 7 General
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tuglakabad Loco Shed based WDM 3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Raxaul to Anand Vihar Terminal and vice versa.
Rake Sharing
The train share its rake with 14015/14016/14017/14018 Sadbhawna Express.
See also
- Raxaul Junction railway station
- Anand Vihar Terminal
- Sadbhawna Express
- Sadbhavna Express (via Faizabad)
Notes
- Runs two days in a week for every direction.