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India’s train in which passengers get free food, know the whole story
Sandy Verma | October 7, 2025 3:24 PM CST

Sachkhand Express: During the train journey, most people carry their food or order online/offline. But have you ever thought if while traveling in a train Free food How will it be if you meet? Yes, there is a train in India that its passengers Absolutely free food Provides Let’s know about that special train and its unique tradition.

Which train gets free food?

The only train in India, in which all passengers are given free food, is Sachkhand Express (12715). This train runs between Nanded to Amritsar. The food found in this train is not served by the railway, but under the anchor service of the gurudwaras. This service is based on the anchor system of Sikh tradition, where food is prepared selflessly and served to the passengers.

On which route is this service available?

Sachkhand Express runs from Nanded (Maharashtra) to Amritsar (Punjab).
This train connects two important Sikh pilgrimage sites –

  • Nanded, where the tenth Sikh Guru is the last resting place of Guru Guru Govind Singh Ji, and
  • Amritsar, where the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located.
    This train has been providing free langar service to passengers continuously for the last 29 years.

What is the specialty of this train?

Sachkhand Express can be called “moving pilgrimage”, not just a train, but it can be called “moving pilgrimage”. Its purpose is not only to bring passengers from one place to another, but it is also a symbol of spiritual and social service. In this, food is prepared in the kitchen of gurdwaras and served to passengers by servants.

Indian Railways and Passenger Facilities

Millions of people in India travel daily through Indian Railways. Railway has created a variety of coach categories for the convenience of passengers – C. First Class (1AC), AC Two Tier (2A), AC Three Tier (3A), Executive Chair Car (EC), AC Chair CAR (cc), SLER CHARASS (Sl) Second Seater (2S) and General/Unreserved Class. Fare and facilities are different in each category, but the food system in Sachkhand Express is the same and free for all.


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