Nauchandi Express

Nauchandi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleUttar Pradesh
First service25 April 1984 (1984-04-25)
Current operatorNorthern Railway
Route
TerminiPrayagraj Sangam (PYGS)
Saharanpur Junction (SRE)
Stops29
Distance travelled771 km (479 mi)
Average journey time16 hours 50 minutes
Service frequencyDaily
Train number14241 / 14242
On-board services
ClassesAC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, may increase upto 130km/h
46 km/h (29 mph) average including halts.

The 14241 / 14242 Nauchandi Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Prayagraj Sangam railway station and Saharanpur Junction in India.

It operates as train number 14241 from Prayagraj Sangam station(station code: PYGS) to Saharanpur Junction and as train number 14242 in the reverse direction.

It is named after the Nauchandi Temple in Meerut. Earlier this train used to run from Allahabad Junction to Meerut City Junction and then later extended to Saharanpur Junction. Now it runs from Prayagraj Sangam station to Saharanpur Junction. The train 14241 has LHBRailways gives gift to the people of Uttar Pradesh, these 2 trains will be fitted with LHB coaches; they will get relief from jolts. 22 coaches that goes continue towards Saharanpur Junction. 14242 starts from Saharanpur Junction and goes to Prayagraj Sangam.