Kota–Hisar Express

Kota–Sirsa Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service
  • Inaugural 20 November 2017 (2017-11-20)
  • Extended upto Hisar 17 January 2020 (2020-01-17)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway
Route
TerminiKota Junction (KOTA)
Sirsa (SSA)
Stops22
Distance travelled673 km (418 mi)
Average journey time13 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)
  • 19807 / 19808 (via Loharu)
  • 19813 / 19814 (via Churu)
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
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 speed51 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

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

The Kota–Hisar Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 592 km in 12h 23m.

Routing

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

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

Both trains are hauled by a Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

See also

References

  1. ^ Direct Train to Hisar, Retrieved 18 April 2020
  2. ^ "Kota-Jaipur Passenger will now open reservation till October 30, get relief"
  3. ^ Kota Jaipur Passenger now become Express
  4. ^ Kota-Jaipur Express Extended to Hisar
  5. ^ Permanent Augmentation of 08 trains with 12 second Class Coaches
  6. ^ Augmentation in 05 Trains


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