Kota–Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express
{{Short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Kota-Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express
| image = Ministry of Railways India.svg
| image_width =
| caption =
| type = Superfast
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2013|04|09}}
| last =
| operator = West Central Railway
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Kota Junction}} (KOTA)
| stops = 24
| end = {{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}} (SGNR)
| distance = {{convert|917|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 16 hrs 35 mins
| frequency = 4 days a week.{{efn|Runs four days in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board Catering
E-Catering
| observation = Large windows
| entertainment =
| baggage = No
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 22981 / 22982
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
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The 22981 / 22982 Kota-Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express is a superfast train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between Kota Junction and Shri Ganganagar Junction in India.
It is currently being operated with 22981/22982 train numbers on four days a week basis.[http://wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3021&did=1442477934454F8B8AA8134761AB61EB5BF991D95767F.web91 Many Trains Cancelled in January & February 2016][http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/jabalpur-jabalpurnews-469791 16 trains in January-February canceled due to dense fog, 4 months ago][https://www.bhaskar.com/news/RAJ-OTH-MAT-latest-sawai-madhopur-news-120502-1261272-NOR.html 250 meticulous fines charged by passengers]
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches :
- 1 AC II Tier
- 6 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 End-on Generator
Service
The 22981/Kota - Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express has an average speed of 55 km/h and covers 917 km in 16 hrs 35 mins.
The 22982/Shri Ganganagar - Kota Superfast Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 917 km in 16 hrs 15 mins.
Route and halt
The important halts of the train are:
- {{rws|Kota Junction}}
- {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
- {{rws|Durgapura}}
- {{rws|Jaipur Junction}}
- {{rws|Phulera Junction}}
- {{rws|Sambhar Lake Town}}
- {{rws|Makrana Junction}}
- {{rws|Degana Junction}}
- {{rws|Nagaur}}
- {{rws|Bikaner Junction}}
- {{rws|Lalgarh Junction}}
- {{rws|Suratgarh Junction}}
- {{rws|Hanumangarh Junction}}
- {{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}}
Schedule
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Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22981 | KOTA | {{rws|Kota Junction}} | 17:20 PM | Mon,Tue,Fri,Sat | {{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}} | 09:55 AM | Sun,Tue,Wed,Sat |
22982 | SGNR | {{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}} | 17:40 PM | Sun,Mon,Thu,Fri | {{rws|Kota Junction}} | 09:55 AM | Mon,Tue,Fri,Sat |
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction at:
- {{rws|Sawai Madhopur Junction}}
- {{rws|Hanumangarh Junction}}
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 22997/22998 Jhalawar City - Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express.
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Bhagat Ki Kothi Diesel Loco Shed based WDP-4B diesel locomotive from Shri Ganganagar to Kota and vice versa.
Notes
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See also
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7499 22981/Kota - Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/21824 22982/Shri Ganganagar - Kota Superfast Express]
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Category:Transport in Kota, Rajasthan
Category:Transport in Sri Ganganagar
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Rajasthan
Category:Railway services introduced in 2013
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