| Sainik Express | |
| Type: | Express |
| Operator: | Northern Railway zone |
| Start: | (DEE) |
| Stops: | 22 |
| End: | (JP) |
| Distance: | 404km (251miles) |
| Journeytime: | 8 hours 55 minutes |
| Frequency: | Daily |
| Class: | Second Class sitting, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper 3 Tier, Unreserved |
| Sleeping: | Yes |
| Catering: | No |
| Entertainment: | No |
| Stock: | 2 |
| Train Number: | 19701/19702 |
Sainik Express is an Express train of the Indian Railways connecting in Rajasthan and of Delhi. It is currently being operated with 19701/19702 train numbers on three in a week basis.[1]
The name of this train derives from the Hindi word Sainik which refers to the army.
During the Meter Gauge prior to 2009/2010, the Legendary Shekhawati Express having Train Number 9733/9734 used to Ply between Delhi Sarai Rohilla & . 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; Delhi Sarai Rohilla 04.50 hrs. Timings for 9734 Shekhawati Express was Delhi Sarai Rohilla 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03.30 with 30 mins stop for reversal; 06:40 hrs; 07:45 hrs; 09:00 hrs; For Gauge conversion, this train was permanently withdrawn from service.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 401km (249miles) in 10:00 hrs running at 40.1kph 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 broad gauge.[2] 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.[3]
This train covers the distance of 404km (251miles) average time of this train is 8 hours and 55 minutes with an average speed of 45.29kph vice versa as Train number 19701/19702.
The train consists of 13 coaches: