Sachkhand Express

The 12715 / 12716 Sachkhand Express is superfast train and it is 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.

Sachkhand Express
Sachkhand Express train board
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
LocaleMaharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi & Punjab
Current operator(s)South Central Railways
Route
StartHazur Sahib Nanded (NED)
Stops37
EndAmritsar Junction (ASR)
Distance travelled2,082 km (1,294 mi)
Average journey time34 h 25 m
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 (Paid)
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad gauge
Operating speed60.10 km/h (37.34 mph) average including halts
Route map
Sachkhand Express (Amritsar - Nanded) Route map

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.

Train number

Route & Halts

The train runs from Hazur Sahib Nanded via Parbhani, Aurangabad, Manmad, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction, Gwalior, Agra Cantonment, Mathura, Hazrat Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Panipat, Ambala Cantonment, Sirhind, Ludhiana, Jalandhar City, Beas Junction to Amritsar Junction

The train makes stops at the same stations on its reverse journey, except for Hazrat Nizamuddin.

Time-Table

Train 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.

Train No. 12715 Sachkhand Express now runs with Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches as of September 27, 2018. The train departed on time at Hazur Sahib Nanded Train Goes to Amritsar Junction. 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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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 loco Shed. 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

References
  1. "12715 - Sachkhand Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status.
  2. "12716 - Asr Ned Express Live Train Running Status". Running Status.
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