The 14017 / 14018 Sadbhavna Express is an
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train belonging to
Northern Railway zone
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History
Officially notified as a new railway zone on 14 April 1952, ...
that runs between and via in India. It is currently being operated with 14017/14018 train numbers on a weekly basis.
OF 14008/14007 & 14018/14017 DELHI–MUZZAFARPUR SADBHAVNA EXPRESS UPTO RAXAUL
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Service
The 14017/Sadbhavna Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1299 km in 29h 45m. The 14018/Sadbhavana Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 1299 km in 30h 40m.
Route & Halts
The important halts of the train are:
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Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 20 coaches:
* 2 AC III Tier
* 9 Sleeper Coaches
* 7 General
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WDM-3A
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or WDP-4D
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diesel locomotive from Raxaul
Raxaul is a sub-divisional town in the East Champaran district of the Indian state of Bihar. It is situated at the India-Nepal border with Birgunj city (Nepal). Raxaul is a major railway junction.
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to Delhi and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 14013/14014 Sultanpur–Anand Vihar Sadbhavana Express.
See also
* Raxaul Junction railway station
* Delhi Junction railway station
Delhi Junction railway station (station code: DLI) is the oldest railway station located in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi, Delhi, India. It is one of the busiest railway stations in the country, with around 250 trains commencing, terminating, or pas ...
* Sadbhawna Express (via Sagauli)
* Sadbhavna Express (via Sitamarhi)
Notes
References
External links
14017/Sadbhavana Express (via Faizabad)
14018/Sadbhavana Express (via Faizabad)
Transport in Raxaul
Transport in Delhi
Named passenger trains of India
Rail transport in Delhi
Rail transport in Bihar
Rail transport in Uttar Pradesh
Railway services introduced in 1997
Express trains in India
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