Kota–Hisar Express

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The Kota–Sirsa Express is an Express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Kota Junction and Sirsa in India.[1]

Kota–Sirsa Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service20 November 2017; 6 years ago (2017-11-20)
Extension to Hisar 17 January 2020; 4 years ago (2020-01-17)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway
Route
TerminiKota Junction (KOTA)
Sirsa (SSA)
Stops22
Distance travelled673 km (418 mi)
Average journey time13h
Service frequencyDaily
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 arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesLHB Rake
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph), including halts

Background

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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

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

Routing

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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

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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

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Both trains are hauled by a Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive on both sides.

See also

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References

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