Kota–Hisar Express
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]
| 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) Hisar Junction (JP) |
| Stops | 22 |
| Distance travelled | 592 km (368 mi) |
| Average journey time | 12h 23m |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 19807/19808 |
| 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 | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 51 km/h (32 mph), including halts |
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,
to reach Hisar Junction.
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 Ratlam Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive on both sides.