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{{Short description|Train in India}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2016}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sachkhand Express
| name               = Sachkhand Express
| image = File:Sachkhand Exp.jpg
| image             = Sachkhand express at delhi.jpg
| caption = Sachkhand Express train board
| caption           = Ludhiana [[WAP-7]] hauling Sachkhand Express At [[New Delhi]]
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| type               = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale = [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Delhi]] & [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| locale             = [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]], [[Delhi]] & [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]
| status =  
| status             =  
| first =
| first             =  
| operator = [[South Central Railway]]
| operator           = [[South Central Railway zone|South Central Railway]]
| start = {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} (NED)
| start             = {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} (NED)
| stops = 37
| stops             = 37
| end = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| end               = {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}} (ASR)
| distance = {{convert|2082|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance           = {{convert|2082|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime =34 h 25 m
| journeytime       = 34 hrs 25 mins
| frequency = Daily
| frequency         = Daily
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| class             = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| seating           = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping           = Yes
| catering = Available (paid)
| catering           = Available
| observation = Large windows
| observation       = Large windows
| baggage = Available
| baggage           = Available
| stock = [[LHB coaches]]
| otherfacilities    = Below the seats
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[Broad gauge]]
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| trainnumber = 12715 / 12716
| gauge             = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[Broad Gauge]]
| speed = {{convert|60.10|km/h|abbr=on}} average including halts
| trainnumber       = 12715 / 12716
| map = [[File:Sachkhand Express (Amritsar - Nanded) Route map.jpg|thumb|300px|Sachkhand Express (Amritsar–Nanded) route map]]
| speed             = {{convert|60|km/h|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map_state =
| map               = [[File:Sachkhand Express (Amritsar - Nanded) Route map.jpg|thumb|250px|Sachkhand Express (Amritsar–Nanded) route map]]
| map_state         =  
}}
}}


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 express]] 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 now in COVID-19 situation change the train no. 02715/02716
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 numbers==


* 12715 Sachkhand Express- {{stnlnk|Hazur Sahib Nanded}} -> {{stnlnk|Amritsar Junction}}
* 12715 Hazur Sahib Nanded -Amritsar Junction '''Sachkhand Express'''.
* 12716 Sachkhand Express- Amritsar Junction -> Hazur Sahib Nanded


==Route & Halts==
* 12716 Amritsar Junction - Hazur Sahib Nanded '''Sachkhand Express'''.
The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Selu}}, {{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Aurangabad}}, {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Chalisgaon Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}, {{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|Sirhind}}, {{stnlnk|Ludhiana Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Jalandhar City Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Beas Junction}} to Amritsar Junction.
 
==Route and halts==
The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via, {{stnlnk|Purna Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Parbhani Junction}},
{{stnlnk|Selu}},
{{stnlnk|Jalna}}, {{stnlnk|Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar}}, {{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|Sirhind}}, {{stnlnk |Rajpura 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.


==Time-Table==
==Time-table==
* 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.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://runningstatus.in/status/12715| title=12715 - Sachkhand Express Live Train Running Status| website=Running Status}} {{unreliable source?|date=October 2019}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://runningstatus.in/status/12715| title=12715 - Sachkhand 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>
* 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>


==Train composition==
==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 links==
==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 [[Diesel Loco Shed, Kazipet|Kazipet Loco Shed]]. From Manmad to Amritsar it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive and vice versa.
 
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Ghaziabad|Ghaziabad Loco Shed]] or [[Electric Loco Shed, Ludhiana|Ludhiana Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-7]] electric locomotive on its entire journey.


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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Latest revision as of 23:01, 7 March 2026


Sachkhand Express
Ludhiana WAP-7 hauling Sachkhand Express At New Delhi
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi & Punjab
Current operator(s)South Central Railway
Route
StartHazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Stops37
EndAmritsar Junction (ASR)
Distance travelled2,082 km (1,294 mi)
Average journey time34 hrs 25 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12715 / 12716
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed60 km/h (37 mph) average including halts.
Route map
Sachkhand Express (Amritsar–Nanded) route map

The 12715 / 12716 Sachkhand Express is superfast express 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 numbers[edit | edit source]

  • 12715 Hazur Sahib Nanded -Amritsar Junction Sachkhand Express.
  • 12716 Amritsar Junction - Hazur Sahib Nanded Sachkhand Express.

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via, Purna Junction, Parbhani Junction, Selu, Jalna, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 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, Sirhind, Rajpura 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 | edit source]

  • 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 | edit source]

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,

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Traction[edit | edit source]

As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed or Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

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 | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "12715 - Sachkhand Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status. [unreliable source?]
  2. ↑ "12716 - Asr Ned Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status. [unreliable source?]
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