Sainik Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Jaipur Junction in Rajasthan and Sarai Rohilla of Delhi. It is currently being operated with 19701/19702 train numbers on three in a week basis.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 21 June 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | Northern Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Delhi Sarai Rohilla (DEE) Jaipur Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 402 km (250 mi) |
| Average journey time | 10 hours 2 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19701/19702 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | Second Class sitting, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph) |
The name of this train derives from the Hindi word Sainik which refers to the army.
History edit
This train was inaugurated as Delhi Sarai Rohilla–Sikar Express on 21 June 2017 by the Railway Minister of India during the completion of conversion of Sikar–Loharu railway line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge.[2]
Later on 1 March 2019, it was extended to Ringas Junction after the demand of Passengers for Direct train to Delhi and given name as Sainik Express. And, thereafter on 30 October 2019, again extended to Jaipur Junction for more connection and after gauge conversion between Ringas and Jaipur railway line into 5 ft 6 in (1,676 mm) broad gauge.[3]
Service edit
This train covers the distance of 402 km (250 mi) average time of this train is 10 hours and 2 minutes with an average speed of 40 km/h.
Route edit
Coach composition edit
The train consists of 13 coaches:
- 1 AC III Tier
- 4 Sleeper coaches
- 3 Second Class sitting
- 4 General
- 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van
See also edit
Notes edit
External links edit
- 19702/Sainik Express India Rail Info
- 19702/Sainik Express India Rail Info
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