The Kota–Sirsa Express is an Express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Kota Junction and Sirsa in India.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 20 November 2017 Extension to Hisar 17 January 2020 |
| Current operator(s) | West Central Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kota Junction (KOTA) Sirsa (SSA) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 673 km (418 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13h |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19807/19808 (via Loharu Junction 19813/19814 (via Churu Junction |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Observation facilities | LHB Rake |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
Background
editThis 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
editThe Kota–Hisar Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and covers 592 km in 12h 23m.
Routing
editThis 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
editThe 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
editBoth trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive on both sides.
See also
editReferences
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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