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{{short description|Express train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2015}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sadbhawna Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|02|26}}[http://www.patrika.com/news/sadbhavana-express-to-run-till-raxaul/991020] [http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3509&id=0,4,268]
| last =
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railways]]
| start = [[Anand Vihar Terminal]] (ANVT)
| stops = 33
| end = {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}} (RXL)
| distance = {{convert|1236|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 28 hours 25 mins
| frequency = Bi-weekly
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering<br />E-catering
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities=
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 14015 / 14016
| speed = {{convert|42.93|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
| map =
| map_state =
}}

The 14015 / 14016 '''Sadbhavna Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[Northern Railway zone]] that runs between [[Anand Vihar Terminal]] & {{stnlnk|Raxaul Junction}} in India.

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]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vugPekK1Is]. 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 {{convert|1236|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare does not include a superfast surcharge.

==Route & Halts==

* The train runs from Raxaul Junction via {{stnlnk|Sagauli Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bapudham Motihari}}, {{stnlnk|Muzaffarpur Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hajipur}}, {{stnlnk|Chhapra Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ballia}}, {{stnlnk|Ghazipur City}}, {{stnlnk|Varanasi}}, {{stnlnk|Sultanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Lucknow Charbagh}}, {{stnlnk|Shahjahanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Moradabad}}, {{stnlnk|Hapur}}, {{stnlnk|Ghaziabad}} to Anand Vihar Terminal.

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

==Traction==

As the route is yet to be fully electrified, a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Tughlakabad|Tughlakabad]]-based [[WDP-4B]] / [[WDP-4D]] diesel locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vugPekK1Is].

==Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 14013/14014 [[Sadbhavna Express (via Faizabad)]].

==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 ==
{{Reflist}}

*{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vugPekK1Is|title=Red cherry TKD Deemer Sadbhavana Express charges past Kashi Express at Sarnath – YouTube|publisher=youtube.com|accessdate=2014-08-24}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.patrika.com/news/sadbhavana-express-to-run-till-raxaul/991020|title=अब रक्सौल तक चलेगी सद्भावना एक्सप्रेस – Sadbhavana Express to run till Raxaul -Patrika.com|publisher=patrika.com|access-date=2014-08-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161025/http://www.patrika.com/news/sadbhavana-express-to-run-till-raxaul/991020|archive-date=26 August 2014|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3509&id=0,4,268|title=Northern Railways / Indian Railways Portal|publisher=nr.indianrailways.gov.in|accessdate=2014-08-24}}

==External links==
*{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=indianrail.gov.in |access-date=2014-04-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archive-date= 8 April 2014 |df= }}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.irfca.org|title=[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet.|publisher=IRFCA|accessdate=2014-04-05}}

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