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{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
[[File:Nauchandi express with new LHB Coach.jpg|thumb|Nauchandi express LHB Coach]]
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Nauchandi Express
| name               = Nauchandi Express
| image= 14511 Nauchandi Express trainboard.JPG
| image             =
| caption =  
| caption           = Nauchandi Express with New LHB coaches.
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| type               = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| states = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| locale            = [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| first =
| first             = {{start date and age|df=yes|1984|04|25}}
| last =
| last               =  
| operator = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]]
| operator           = [[Northern Railway zone|Northern Railway]]
| ridership =  
| ridership         =  
| start = [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Pryag Ghat Railway Station]]
| start             = [[Prayagraj Junction|Prayagraj Sangam]] (PYGS)
| stops = 29 as 14511 Nauchandi Express, 28 as 14512 Nauchandi Express
| stops             = 29
| end = [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]
| end               = [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] (SRE)
| distance = {{convert|774|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance           = {{convert|771|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 18 hours 10 minutes as 14511 Nauchandi Express, 17 hours 10 minutes as 14512 Nauchandi Express
| journeytime        = 16 hours 50 minutes
| 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
| autorack =
| autorack           =  
| catering = No Pantry Car attached
| catering           = On-board catering, <br/> E-catering
| observation = Slip coaches of  54402/05 Khurja Passenger attached
| observation       = Large windows
| entertainment =  
| entertainment     =  
| baggage =  
| baggage           = No
| other facilities=
| otherfacilities    = Below the seats
| stock = [[ICF Bogie|ICF Coaches]]
| stock             = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| gauge             = {{RailGauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =  
| el                 =  
| train number = 14511 / 14512
| trainnumber        = 14241 / 14242
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|43.81|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| speed             = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum, may increase upto 130km/h<br/>{{convert|46|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| map =  
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The 14511/14512 '''Nauchandi Express''' is an express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between [[Prayag Ghat railway station|Prayag Ghat Railway Terminal]] and [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] in India.
<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Amarish |date=11 November 2025 |title=Railways gave a gift to the people of UP, LHB coaches will be installed in these 2 trains; Will get relief from shocks |url=https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj-lhb-coaches-for-yoganagari-nauchandi-express-travel-comfort-upgrade-40035383.html |url-status=live |website=https://www.jagran.com/}}</ref> The 14241 / 14242 '''Nauchandi Express''' is an express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that runs between Prayagraj Sangam railway station and [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] in India.


It operates as train number 14511 from [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Allahabad Junction]] to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] and as train number 14512 in the reverse direction.
It operates as train number 14241 from Prayagraj Sangam station(station code: PYGS) to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] and as train number 14242 in the reverse direction.


It is named after the Nauchandi Temple in [[Meerut]]. This train was recently extended to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]].
It is named after the Nauchandi Temple in [[Meerut]]. Earlier this train used to run from Allahabad Junction to [[Meerut City railway station|Meerut City Junction]] and then later extended to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]. Now it runs from Prayagraj Sangam station to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]. The train 14241 has LHB[https://www.jagran.com/uttar-pradesh/prayagraj-lhb-coaches-for-yoganagari-nauchandi-express-travel-comfort-upgrade-40035383.html Railways gives gift to the people of Uttar Pradesh, these 2 trains will be fitted with LHB coaches; they will get relief from jolts.] 22 coaches that goes continue towards Saharanpur Junction. 14242 starts from Saharanpur Junction and goes to Prayagraj Sangam.


==Coaches==
==Coaches==


The 14511/14512 '''Nauchandi Express''' presently has 1 AC 2 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 1 AC 2 cum AC 3 tier, 10 Sleeper Class & 8 General Unreserved coaches.
The 14241 / 14242 '''Nauchandi Express''' presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier economy , 1 First class AC 1 tier, 7 Sleeper Class and 4 General Unreserved coaches, 1 Luggage‑cum‑Divyang Coach , 1 Power Generator coach.
 
LSLRD – 1  , LWS – 2  , LWSCN – 7 ,  LWACCN – 6  , LWACCW – 2  , LWFAC – 1 , LWS – 2  , LWLRRM – 1
Total = 22 LHB coaches


As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.


Slip coaches of 54402/05 Khurja Passenger are attached/detached at [[Hapur]]
Slip coaches of 54402/05 Khurja Passenger are attached/detached at [[Hapur]].
[[File:14511 Nauchandi Express - Sleeper Class.JPG|thumb|14511 Nauchandi Express - Sleeper Class]]
[[File:14511 Nauchandi Express - Sleeper Class.JPG|thumb|[[File:Nauchandi express LHB coaches.jpg|thumb]]14241 -  Nauchandi Express - Sleeper Class]]


==Service==
==Service==


The 14511 '''Nauchandi Express''' covers the distance of 774 kilometres in 18 hours 10 mins (42.61&nbsp;km/hr) & in 17 hours 55 mins as 14512 '''Nauchandi Express''' (45.09&nbsp;km/hr).
The 14241 '''Nauchandi Express''' covers the distance of 774 kilometres in 18 hours 10 mins (42.61&nbsp;km/h) and in 17 hours 55 mins as 14242 '''Nauchandi Express''' (45.09&nbsp;km/h).


==Traction==
==Traction==
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==Timetable==
==Timetable==


14511 '''Nauchandi Express''' leaves [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Allahabad Junction]] every day at 17:40 hrs IST and reaches [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] at 11:50 hrs IST the next day.
14241 '''Nauchandi Express''' leaves Prayagraj Sangam railway station every day at 17:20 hrs IST and reaches [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] at 10:50 hrs IST the next day.


14512 '''Nauchandi Express''' leaves [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] every day at 16:45 hrs IST and reaches [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Allahabad Junction]] at 09:55 hrs IST the next day.
14242 '''Nauchandi Express''' leaves [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] every day at 17:25 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Sangam railway station at 10:20 hrs IST the next day.


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'''14511 - [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Allahabad Junction]] to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makemytrip.com/railways/Allahabad_Saharanpur-14511-train.html|title=Nauchandi Express-14511|accessdate=3 Sep 2012}}{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
'''14241 - Prayagraj Sangam to [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-nauchandi-express-14511/1166/12854/340|title=Nauchandi Express-14511|accessdate=22 April 2022}}</ref>
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!scope="col" rowspan="2" style="background:gold;"| Distance<br> from Source <br>in km
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!scope="col" colspan="2" style="background:gold;"|
'''14512 - [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] to [[Allahabad Junction railway station|Allahabad Junction]]'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiarailinfo.com/train/timeline/edits-Nauchandi-express-14512-sre-to-ald/459/297/65|title=Nauchandi Express 14512|accessdate=18 Oct 2012}}</ref>
'''14242 - [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]] to Prayagraj Sangam railway station'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-nauchandi-express-14511/1166/12854/340|title=Nauchandi Express 14512|accessdate=22 Apr 2022}}</ref>
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!scope="col" rowspan="2" style="background:gold;"| Distance<br> from Source <br>in km
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| valign="center" | '''Destination'''
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| valign="center" | 774
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| valign="center" | LKO
| valign="center" | LKO
| valign="center" | [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow NR]]
| valign="center" | [[Lucknow Charbagh railway station|Lucknow NR]]
| valign="center" | 22:50
| valign="center" | 22:05
| valign="center" | 23:10
| valign="center" | 22:15
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| valign="center" | 197.8
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| valign="center" | 1
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| valign="center" | 05:00
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| valign="center" | 05:10
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| valign="center" | 573
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| valign="center" | 2
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| valign="center" | HRI
| valign="center" | [[Hardoi]]
| valign="center" | [[Hardoi]]
| valign="center" | 01:03
| valign="center" | 23:53
| valign="center" | 01:05
| valign="center" | 23:55
| valign="center" | 303
| valign="center" | 299
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 03:03
| valign="center" | 03:08
| valign="center" | 03:05
| valign="center" | 03:10
| valign="center" | 471
| valign="center" | 471
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
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| valign="center" | SPN
| valign="center" | SPN
| valign="center" | [[Shahjehanpur]]
| valign="center" | [[Shahjehanpur]]
| valign="center" | 02:28
| valign="center" | 00:51
| valign="center" | 02:31
| valign="center" | 00:53
| valign="center" | 366
| valign="center" | 362
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 02:10
| valign="center" | 02:12
| valign="center" | 02:15
| valign="center" | 02:14
| valign="center" | 409
| valign="center" | 409
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
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| valign="center" | BE
| valign="center" | BE
| valign="center" | [[Bareilly railway station|Bareilly]]
| valign="center" | [[Bareilly railway station|Bareilly]]
| valign="center" | 03:25
| valign="center" | 01:05
| valign="center" | 03:30
| valign="center" | 01:07
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| valign="center" | 432.6
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 01:00
| valign="center" | 01:00
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| valign="center" | MB
| valign="center" | MB
| valign="center" |[[Moradabad]]
| valign="center" |[[Moradabad]]
| valign="center" | 05:10
| valign="center" | 03:40
| valign="center" | 05:20
| valign="center" | 03:48
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| valign="center" | 522.9
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 23:20
| valign="center" | 23:03
| valign="center" | 23:30
| valign="center" | 22:55
| valign="center" | 247
| valign="center" | 247
| valign="center" | 1
| valign="center" | 1
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| valign="center" | HPU
| valign="center" | HPU
| valign="center" | [[Hapur]]
| valign="center" | [[Hapur]]
| valign="center" | 07:10
| valign="center" | 06:10
| valign="center" | 07:20
| valign="center" | 06:30
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| valign="center" | 627
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 20:55
| valign="center" | 20:40
| valign="center" | 21:30
| valign="center" | 21:00
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| valign="center" | 143
| valign="center" | 1
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| valign="center" | MTC
| valign="center" | [[Meerut|Meerut City]]
| valign="center" | [[Meerut|Meerut City]]
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| valign="center" | 08:05
| valign="center" | 07:50
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| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 19:25
| valign="center" | 19:20
| valign="center" | 20:15
| valign="center" | 19:55
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| valign="center" | 114
| valign="center" | 1
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| valign="center" | MOZ
| valign="center" | MOZ
| valign="center" | [[Muzaffarnagar|Muzaffarnagar Railway Station]]
| valign="center" | [[Muzaffarnagar|Muzaffarnagar Railway Station]]
| valign="center" | 09:43
| valign="center" | 08:53
| valign="center" | 09:45
| valign="center" | 08:55
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| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 18:05
| valign="center" | 18:20
| valign="center" | 18:07
| valign="center" | 18:15
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| valign="center" | 58.3
| valign="center" | 1
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| valign="center" | DBD
| valign="center" | DBD
| valign="center" | [[Deoband|Deoband Railway Station]]
| valign="center" | [[Deoband|Deoband Railway Station]]
| valign="center" | 10:18
| valign="center" | 09:13
| valign="center" | 10:20
| valign="center" | 09:15
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| valign="center" | 2
| valign="center" | 17:23
| valign="center" | 17:53
| valign="center" | 17:25
| valign="center" | 17:55
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| valign="center" | 34.3
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| valign="center" | SRE
| valign="center" | SRE
| valign="center" | [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]
| valign="center" | [[Saharanpur Junction railway station|Saharanpur Junction]]
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| valign="center" | '''Destination'''
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| valign="center" | '''Source'''
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in]
* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070303131207/http://www.irctc.co.in/]
* [https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/SCHEDULE/TrainSchedule.html?locale=en]
* [http://www.irfca.org]
* [http://www.irfca.org]


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[[Category:Trains from Allahabad]]
[[Category:Trains from Prayagraj]]
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[[Category:Express trains in India]]
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[[Category:Railway services introduced in 1984]]

Latest revision as of 21:52, 25 February 2026


Nauchandi express LHB Coach

Nauchandi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleUttar Pradesh
First service25 April 1984; 42 years ago (1984-04-25)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway
Route
StartPrayagraj Sangam (PYGS)
Stops29
EndSaharanpur Junction (SRE)
Distance travelled771 km (479 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)14241 / 14242
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
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, may increase upto 130km/h
46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.

[1] The 14241 / 14242 Nauchandi Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Prayagraj Sangam railway station and Saharanpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 14241 from Prayagraj Sangam station(station code: PYGS) to Saharanpur Junction and as train number 14242 in the reverse direction.

It is named after the Nauchandi Temple in Meerut. Earlier this train used to run from Allahabad Junction to Meerut City Junction and then later extended to Saharanpur Junction. Now it runs from Prayagraj Sangam station to Saharanpur Junction. The train 14241 has LHBRailways gives gift to the people of Uttar Pradesh, these 2 trains will be fitted with LHB coaches; they will get relief from jolts. 22 coaches that goes continue towards Saharanpur Junction. 14242 starts from Saharanpur Junction and goes to Prayagraj Sangam.

Coaches[edit | edit source]

The 14241 / 14242 Nauchandi Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier, 6 AC 3 tier economy , 1 First class AC 1 tier, 7 Sleeper Class and 4 General Unreserved coaches, 1 Luggage‑cum‑Divyang Coach , 1 Power Generator coach.

LSLRD – 1 , LWS – 2 , LWSCN – 7 , LWACCN – 6 , LWACCW – 2 , LWFAC – 1 , LWS – 2 , LWLRRM – 1 Total = 22 LHB coaches

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Slip coaches of 54402/05 Khurja Passenger are attached/detached at Hapur.

14241 - Nauchandi Express - Sleeper Class

Service[edit | edit source]

The 14241 Nauchandi Express covers the distance of 774 kilometres in 18 hours 10 mins (42.61 km/h) and in 17 hours 55 mins as 14242 Nauchandi Express (45.09 km/h).

Traction[edit | edit source]

It is hauled end to end by a WDM 3A engine from the Lucknow shed.

Timetable[edit | edit source]

14241 Nauchandi Express leaves Prayagraj Sangam railway station every day at 17:20 hrs IST and reaches Saharanpur Junction at 10:50 hrs IST the next day.

14242 Nauchandi Express leaves Saharanpur Junction every day at 17:25 hrs IST and reaches Prayagraj Sangam railway station at 10:20 hrs IST the next day.

Station Code Station Name

14241 - Prayagraj Sangam to Saharanpur Junction[2]

Distance
from Source
in km
Day

14242 - Saharanpur Junction to Prayagraj Sangam railway station[3]

Distance
from Source
in km
Day
Arrival Departure Arrival Departure
PYGS Prayagraj Sangam Source 17:20 0 1 10:20 Destination 774 2
LKO Lucknow NR 22:05 22:15 197.8 1 05:00 05:10 573 2
HRI Hardoi 23:53 23:55 299 2 03:08 03:10 471 2
SPN Shahjehanpur 00:51 00:53 362 2 02:12 02:14 409 2
BE Bareilly 01:05 01:07 432.6 2 01:00 01:05 338 2
MB Moradabad 03:40 03:48 522.9 2 23:03 22:55 247 1
HPU Hapur 06:10 06:30 627 2 20:40 21:00 143 1
MTC Meerut City 07:45 07:50 656.7 2 19:20 19:55 114 1
MOZ Muzaffarnagar Railway Station 08:53 08:55 712.2 2 18:20 18:15 58.3 1
DBD Deoband Railway Station 09:13 09:15 736.2 2 17:53 17:55 34.3 1
SRE Saharanpur Junction 10:50 Destination 770.5 2 Source 17:25 0 1

External links[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Kumar, Amarish (11 November 2025). "Railways gave a gift to the people of UP, LHB coaches will be installed in these 2 trains; Will get relief from shocks". https://www.jagran.com/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Nauchandi Express-14511". Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  3. "Nauchandi Express 14512". Retrieved 22 April 2022.