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train of the Indian Railways connecting in
Rajasthan
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and of
Delhi
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. It is currently being operated with 14021/14022 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
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
broad gauge
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Broad gauge of , commonly known as Russian gauge, is the dominant track gauge in former Soviet Union (CIS ...
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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
broad gauge
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Broad gauge of , commonly known as Russian gauge, is the dominant track gauge in former Soviet Union (CIS ...
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Service
This train covers the distance of average time of this train is 10 hours and 2 minutes with an average speed of 40 km/h.
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
See also
* Sikar railway station
Sikar Junction railway station is a model railway station in Sikar district, Rajasthan. Its code is SIKR. It serves Sikar city.
The station consists of four platforms. Sikar is connected through a broad-gauge railway line section to Delhi, C ...
* Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station
Delhi Sarai Rohilla railway station (station code: DEE) is situated about from old Delhi railway junction in India. It is managed by Delhi Division of Northern Railway zone. Many trains from Delhi to Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat st ...
Notes
External links
14021/Sainik Express
India Rail Info
14022/Sainik Express
India Rail Info
References
Rail transport in Delhi
Rail transport in Haryana
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Transport in Delhi
Express trains in India
Railway services introduced in 2017
2017 establishments in India
Named passenger trains of India
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