The Kota–Sirsa Express is an
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train belonging to
West Central Railway zone
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that runs between and in India.
Background
This train was running as Kota–Jaipur passenger with number 59801/02 till 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. But for direct connectivity Hisar it was Extended to Hisar Junction on 17 January 2020 with four days by passing through of 3 days and rest of 4 days passes through .
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, , , , , , , ,
Hisar Junction to reach Sirsa.
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 13 coaches:
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* 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 Tughlakabad Loco Shed-based WAP-7
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electric locomotive on its entire journey.
See also
* Kota Junction railway station
* Jaipur Junction railway station
Jaipur Junction (Code: JP) is a railway station in Jaipur, the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It serves as the headquarters of Jaipur railway division and North Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways.
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* Hisar Junction railway station
References
External links
19807/Kota–Sirsa Express
India Rail Info
19808/Sirsa–Kota Express
India Rail Info
Transport in Kota, Rajasthan
Transport in Jaipur
Rail transport in Rajasthan
Express trains in India
Railway services introduced in 2017
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