Sainik Express is an

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train of the Indian Railways connecting in

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and of Delhi. It is currently being operated with 19701/19702 train numbers on three in a week basis. The name of this train derives from the Hindi word Sainik which refers to the army.

History

During the

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prior to 2009/2010, the Legendary Shekhawati Express having Train Number 9733/9734 used to Ply between

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& . Timings for 9733 Shekhawati Express was 18:50 hrs; 20:10 hrs; 21:20 hrs; 00.50 hrs with 30 mins stop for reversal; 02:50 hrs;

04.50 hrs. Timings for 9734 Shekhawati Express was

23:00 hrs; 01:05 hrs; 03.30 with 30 mins stop for reversal; 06:40 hrs; 07:45 hrs; 09:00 hrs; For Gauge conversion, this train was permanently withdrawn from service. Shekhawati Express used to cover in 10:00 hrs running at average speed. The train was re-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

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. 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 for more connection and after gauge conversion between Ringas and Jaipur railway line into

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Service

This train covers the distance of average time of this train is 8 hours and 55 minutes with an average speed of vice versa as Train number 19701/19702.

Route

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Coach composition

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

Notes

External links

19702/Sainik Express
India Rail Info
19702/Sainik Express
India Rail Info

References

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