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Sadbhavna Express (via Sitamarhi)

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Sadbhavna Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service3 July 1994; 30 years ago (1994-07-03)
Current operator(s)Northern Railways
Route
TerminiRaxaul Junction (RXL)
Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT)
Stops32
Distance travelled1,258 km (782 mi)
Average journey time29h 45m
Service frequencyBi-Weekly [a]
Train number(s)14007 / 14008
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 speed42 km/h (26 mph) average including halts

The 14007 / 14008 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]

Service

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The 14007 Sadbhavna Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1258 km in 29h 45m. The 14008 Sadbhavana Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 1258 km in 30h 30m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. 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 Tuglakabad Loco Shed-based WDM-3A or WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Raxaul Junction to Anand Vihar Terminal and vice versa.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction once:

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 14015/14016/14017/14018 Sadbhavna Express (via Sagauli).

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs twice weekly in each direction.

References

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