Agra Cantonment–Hoshiarpur Express

The Agra Cantonment–Hoshiarpur Express is an Express train belonging to the North Central Railway zone that runs between Agra Cantt and Hoshiarpur in India. It is currently being operated with 11905/11906 train numbers on a daily basis.[1]

Delhi–Hoshiarpur Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service5 October 2013; 10 years ago (2013-10-05)
Current operator(s)North Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiAgra Cantt Junction (AGC)
Hoshiarpur (HSX)
Stops17
Distance travelled412 km (256 mi)
Average journey time14h 10m
Service frequencydaily
Train number(s)14011/14012
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 facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

Service

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The 11905/Agra Cantt–Hoshiarpur Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 651 km in 14h 10m. The 11906/Hoshiarpur–Agra Cantt Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 651 km in 12h 25m.

Route and stops

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The important stops of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 17 coaches:

  • 1 First AC and Second AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 2 AC III Tier
  • 5 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Ghaziabad Loco Shed-based WAP-5 or WAP-7 electric locomotive from Agra Cantt to Jalandhar and then by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive until Hoshiarpur and back.

Direction reversal

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The train reverses its direction once:

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Singh, Khushwinder. "11905/Agra Cantt. - Hoshiarpur Express - Agra Cantt. to Hoshiarpur NCR/North Central Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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