Kota–Hisar Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service |
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| Current operator(s) | West Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kota Junction (KOTA) Sirsa (SSA) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 673 km (418 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) |
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| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
The Kota–Sirsa Express is an express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Kota Junction and Sirsa in India.[1]
Background
[edit]This train was running as Kota–Jaipur passenger with number 59801/02 till[2] 20 November 2017 and after it was converted into an express train with numbered 19807/08 for reducing the time of distance between both of cities.[3] But for direct connectivity Hisar it was Extended to Hisar Junction on 17 January 2020 with four days by passing through Churu Junction of 3 days and rest of 4 days passes through Jhunjhunu.[4]
Service
[edit]The Kota–Hisar Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 592 km in 12h 23m.
Routing
[edit]This train passes through Kota Junction, Sawai Madhopur Junction, Jaipur Junction, Ringas Junction, Sikar Junction, Sadulpur Junction, Loharu Junction, Jhunjhunu, Hisar Junction to reach Sirsa.
Coach composition
[edit]The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 13 coaches:[5][6]
- 1 AC II Tier
- 1 AC III Tier
- 5 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
[edit]Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Direct Train to Hisar, Retrieved 18 April 2020
- ^ "Kota-Jaipur Passenger will now open reservation till October 30, get relief"
- ^ Kota Jaipur Passenger now become Express
- ^ Kota-Jaipur Express Extended to Hisar
- ^ Permanent Augmentation of 08 trains with 12 second Class Coaches
- ^ Augmentation in 05 Trains
External links
[edit]- 19807/Kota–Sirsa Express India Rail Info
- 19808/Sirsa–Kota Express India Rail Info
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