Sainik Express
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2017}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Sainik Express
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| type = Express
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| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|06|21}}
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| operator = Northern Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Delhi Sarai Rohilla}} (DEE)
| stops = 22
| end = {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} (JP)
| distance = {{convert|404|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 8 hours 55 minutes
| frequency = Daily
| class = Second Class sitting, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved
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| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment = No
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| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| train number = 19701/19702
| speed = {{cvt|45.29|km/h}}
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Sainik Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} in Rajasthan and {{stnlnk|Delhi Sarai Rohilla||Sarai Rohilla}} of Delhi. It is currently being operated with 19701/19702 train numbers on three in a week basis.[https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1941058299472393&id=1536164256628468 INTRODUCTION OF NEW TRI- WEEKLY EXPRESS TRAIN BETWEEN DELHI SARAI ROHILLA AND SIKER FROM 22.06.2017]
The name of this train derives from the Hindi word Sainik which refers to the army.
History
During the Meter Gauge prior to 2009/2010, the Legendary Shekhawati Express having Train Number 9733/9734 used to Ply between Delhi Sarai Rohilla & {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}. Timings for 9733 Shekhawati Express was {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} 18:50 hrs; {{stnlnk|Ringas Junction}} 20:10 hrs; {{stnlnk|Sikar Junction}} 21:20 hrs; {{stnlnk|Loharu Junction}} 00.50 hrs with 30 mins stop for reversal; {{stnlnk|Rewari Junction}} 02:50 hrs; Delhi Sarai Rohilla 04.50 hrs. Timings for 9734 Shekhawati Express was Delhi Sarai Rohilla 23:00 hrs; {{stnlnk|Rewari Junction}} 01:05 hrs; {{stnlnk|Loharu Junction}} 03.30 with 30 mins stop for reversal; {{stnlnk|Sikar Junction}} 06:40 hrs; {{stnlnk|Ringas Junction}} 07:45 hrs; {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} 09:00 hrs; For Gauge conversion, this train was permanently withdrawn from service.
Shekhawati Express used to cover {{convert|401|km|mi}} in 10:00 hrs running at {{convert|40.10|kph|mph}} 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 {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} broad gauge.[https://www.bhaskar.com/news/HAR-OTH-MAT-latest-kosli-news-033005-2849629-NOR.html Introduction of Sikar - Delhi Sarai Rohilla tri-weekly Express]
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 {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}} for more connection and after gauge conversion between Ringas and Jaipur railway line into {{Track gauge|5ft6in|lk=on}} broad gauge.[https://indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/coaching/Coaching_Circulars/475.pdf Extension of Trains in North Western Railways]
Service
This train covers the distance of {{convert|404|km|abbr=on}} average time of this train is 8 hours and 55 minutes with an average speed of {{convert|45.29|kph|mph}} vice versa as Train number 19701/19702.
Route
- {{stnlnk|Delhi Cantonment}}
- {{stnlnk|Gurgaon}}
- {{stnlnk|Pataudi Road}}
- {{stnlnk|Rewari Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Loharu Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Surajgarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Chirawa}}
- {{stnlnk|Ratan Shahar}}
- {{stnlnk|Jhunjhunu}}
- {{stnlnk|Nua}}
- {{stnlnk|Dundlod Mukundgarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Nawalgarh}}
- {{stnlnk|Sikar Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Ringas Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Jaipur Junction}}
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
Notes
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/sikar-delhi-sarai-rohilla-express-14021/64023/1255/350 19702/Sainik Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/delhi-sarai-rohilla-sikar-express-14022/64026/350/1255 19702/Sainik Express] India Rail Info
References
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Category:Rail transport in Delhi
Category:Rail transport in Haryana
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Railway services introduced in 2017
Category:2017 establishments in India
Category:Named passenger trains of India
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