Kota–Hisar Express

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Kota - Hisar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service20 November 2017; 7 years ago (2017-11-20)
Extension to Hisar 17 January 2020; 5 years ago (2020-01-17)
Current operator(s)West Central Railway
Route
StartKota Junction (KOTA)
Stops22
EndHisar Junction (JP)
Distance travelled592 km (368 mi)
Average journey time12h 23m
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)19807/19808
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF Coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed51 km/h (32 mph), including halts

The Kota - Hisar Express is an Express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Kota Junction and Hisar Junction 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 4 days and rest of 3 days passes through Jhunjhunu.[4]

Service

The Kota - Hisar Express has an average speed of 48 km/hr 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 to reach Hisar Junction.

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. 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 Ratlam Loco Shed based WDM 3A diesel locomotive on both sides.

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