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 NumberStation CodeDeparture StationDeparture TimeDeparture DayArrival StationArrival TimeArrival Day
22981KOTA{{rws|Kota Junction}}17:20 PMMon,Tue,Fri,Sat{{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}}09:55 AMSun,Tue,Wed,Sat
22982SGNR{{rws|Shri Ganganagar Junction}}17:40 PMSun,Mon,Thu,Fri{{rws|Kota Junction}}09:55 AMMon,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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