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The 12715 / 12716 '''Sachkhand Express''' is [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train operated by [[Indian Railways]] on a daily basis between the cities of Huzur Sahib [[Nanded]] in [[Maharashtra]] to [[Amritsar]] in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. This train links two famous [[Sikh]] shrines. The train is named after Sachkhand Sahib Gurudwara, situated in [[Nanded]]. | The 12715 / 12716 '''Sachkhand Express''' is [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train operated by [[Indian Railways]] on a daily basis between the cities of Huzur Sahib [[Nanded]] in [[Maharashtra]] to [[Amritsar]] in [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. This train links two famous [[Sikh]] shrines. The train is named after Sachkhand Sahib Gurudwara, situated in [[Nanded]]. | ||
This train also links [[New Delhi]], which is the capital of India, as well as the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, [[Bhopal]] to [[Nanded]], [[Parbhani]], [[Jalna (city)|Jalna]] and [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] of the [[Marathwada]] Region of [[Maharashtra]]. This train | This train also links [[New Delhi]], which is the capital of India, as well as the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, [[Bhopal]] to [[Nanded]], [[Parbhani]], [[Jalna (city)|Jalna]] and [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] of the [[Marathwada]] Region of [[Maharashtra]]. This train during COVID-19 situation had change the train no. 02715/02716. | ||
==Train number== | ==Train number== | ||
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==Route & Halts== | ==Route & Halts== | ||
The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk| | The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Purna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Sailu}}, {{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Aurangabad}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chalisgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Burhanpur}}, {{stnlnk|Khandwa Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Itarsi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gwalior Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Agra Cantonment}}, {{stnlnk|Mathura Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}, {{stnlnk|New Delhi}}, {{stnlnk|Panipat Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ambala Cantonment Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chandigarh junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalandhar City Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Beas Junction}} to Amritsar Junction. | ||
The train makes stops at the same stations on its reverse journey, except for Hazrat Nizamuddin. | The train makes stops at the same stations on its reverse journey, except for Hazrat Nizamuddin. | ||
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* 12716 Sachkhand Express leaves Amritsar Junction (ASR) at 04:25 AM and returns to Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) at 02:10 PM next day.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://runningstatus.in/status/12716| title=12716 - Asr Ned Express Live Train Running Status| website=Running Status}} {{unreliable source?|date=October 2019}}</ref> | * 12716 Sachkhand Express leaves Amritsar Junction (ASR) at 04:25 AM and returns to Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) at 02:10 PM next day.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://runningstatus.in/status/12716| title=12716 - Asr Ned Express Live Train Running Status| website=Running Status}} {{unreliable source?|date=October 2019}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Coach composition== | ||
There are 24 coaches, including 2 -SLR, 3-Second Class, 1-2AC, 5-3AC, 1-pantry, and remaining 12 -Sleeper coaches and 1 -HCP coach. | There are 24 coaches, including 2 -SLR, 3-Second Class, 1-2AC, 5-3AC, 1-pantry, and remaining 12 -Sleeper coaches and 1 -HCP coach. | ||
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LOCO-EOG-GS-A1-B1-B2-B3-B4-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-S10-S11-S12-GS-EOG | LOCO-EOG-GS-A1-B1-B2-B3-B4-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-S10-S11-S12-GS-EOG | ||
== | ==Traction== | ||
The train runs on both diesel and electric tractions. From Hazur Sahib Nanded to Manmad it is hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] twins locomotive of [[ | The train runs on both diesel and electric tractions. From Hazur Sahib Nanded to Manmad it is hauled by a [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] twins locomotive of [[Kazipet railway station|Kazipet]]. From Manmad to Amritsar it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive and vice versa. | ||
At the New Delhi Railway station, langar cooked from Veerji da Dera at Tilak Nagar in West Delhi is served in the train. People from Dera distribute the food to all pilgrimages returning from visiting the holy city of the tenth master. | At the New Delhi Railway station, langar cooked from Veerji da Dera at Tilak Nagar in West Delhi is served in the train. People from Dera distribute the food to all pilgrimages returning from visiting the holy city of the tenth master. | ||
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[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]] | [[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Amritsar]] | [[Category:Transport in Amritsar]] | ||
[[Category:Transport in Nanded]] | [[Category:Transport in Nanded]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:17, 24 May 2022
| File:Sachkhand Exp.jpg Sachkhand Express train board | |||||
| Overview | |||||
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| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| Locale | Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi & Punjab | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) | ||||
| Stops | 37 | ||||
| End | Amritsar Junction (ASR) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,082 km (1,294 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 34 h 25 m | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12715 / 12716 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available (paid) | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) Broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | 60.10 km/h (37.34 mph) average including halts | ||||
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The 12715 / 12716 Sachkhand Express is Superfast train operated by Indian Railways on a daily basis between the cities of Huzur Sahib Nanded in Maharashtra to Amritsar in Punjab. This train links two famous Sikh shrines. The train is named after Sachkhand Sahib Gurudwara, situated in Nanded.
This train also links New Delhi, which is the capital of India, as well as the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal to Nanded, Parbhani, Jalna and Aurangabad of the Marathwada Region of Maharashtra. This train during COVID-19 situation had change the train no. 02715/02716.
Train number[edit]
- 12715 Sachkhand Express- Hazur Sahib Nanded -> Amritsar Junction
- 12716 Sachkhand Express- Amritsar Junction -> Hazur Sahib Nanded
Route & Halts[edit]
The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via Purna Junction, Parbhani Junction, Sailu, Jalna, Aurangabad, Manmad Junction, Chalisgaon Junction, Bhusaval Junction, Burhanpur, Khandwa Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior Junction, Agra Cantonment, Mathura Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Panipat Junction, Ambala Cantonment Junction, Chandigarh junction, Ludhiana Junction, Jalandhar City Junction, Beas Junction to Amritsar Junction.
The train makes stops at the same stations on its reverse journey, except for Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Time-Table[edit]
- 12715 Sachkhand Express leaves Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) at 09:30 AM to reach its destination of Amritsar Junction (ASR) at 08:20 PM next day.[1]
- 12716 Sachkhand Express leaves Amritsar Junction (ASR) at 04:25 AM and returns to Hazur Sahib Nanded (NED) at 02:10 PM next day.[2]
Coach composition[edit]
There are 24 coaches, including 2 -SLR, 3-Second Class, 1-2AC, 5-3AC, 1-pantry, and remaining 12 -Sleeper coaches and 1 -HCP coach.
Train No. 12715 Sachkhand Express now runs with Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches as of September 27, 2018. One rake will be converted to LHB as of September 27, 2018, with revised CC, 12 Sleepers, 4 third ac, 1 2nd AC, PC and 2GS and 2EOG.
Rake position from H S Nanded,
LOCO-EOG-GS-A1-B1-B2-B3-B4-PC-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-S7-S8-S9-S10-S11-S12-GS-EOG
Traction[edit]
The train runs on both diesel and electric tractions. From Hazur Sahib Nanded to Manmad it is hauled by a WDM-3A twins locomotive of Kazipet. From Manmad to Amritsar it is hauled by a Ghaziabad-based WAP-7 locomotive and vice versa.
At the New Delhi Railway station, langar cooked from Veerji da Dera at Tilak Nagar in West Delhi is served in the train. People from Dera distribute the food to all pilgrimages returning from visiting the holy city of the tenth master.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "12715 - Sachkhand Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status. [unreliable source?]
- ↑ "12716 - Asr Ned Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status. [unreliable source?]
- "South Central Railways". Archived from the original on 31 May 2007.
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