Secunderabad–Hisar Express

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}

{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}

{{Infobox rail service

| name = Secunderabad–Hisar Express

| image = File:Rajkot Express.jpg

| image_width =

| caption =

| type = Express

| locale =

| first =

| last =

| operator = South Central Railway zone

| ridership =

| start = {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} (SC)

| stops = 32

| end = {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}} (HSR)

| distance = {{convert|2416|km|0|abbr=on}}

| journey time = 46h 20m

| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}

| class = AC 1 tier, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved

| seating = Yes

| sleeping = Yes

| autorack =

| catering = Pantry Car
On-board catering
E-catering

| observation = ICF coach

| entertainment = No

| baggage = No

| other facilities= Below the seats

| stock = 2

| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}

| electrification =

| trainnumber = 22737/22738

| speed = {{convert|51|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts

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The Secunderabad–Hisar Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}} in India. It is currently being operated with 17037/17038 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/katra-express-to-stop-at-chittapur-from-october-1/article9010146.ece "Katra Express to stop at Chittapur from October 1"][http://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=7588&did=146858054513263DDD9A0082B5ED9D374312699A2DF62.web91 Permanent Augmentation of Additional AC Coaches to Several Express Trains][http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/SCR-seeks-MPLADs-CSR-funds-for-improving-amenities/article14493688.ece SCR seeks MPLADs, CSR funds for improving amenities]

Service

The 17037/Secunderabad–Hisar Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2416 km in 46h 20m. The 17038/Hisar–Secunderabad Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 2416 km in 46h 45m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

  • {{stnlnk|Secunderabad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Balharshah Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Wardha Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Badnera Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Akola Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Malkapur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bhusaval Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jalgaon Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nandurbar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Surat}}
  • {{stnlnk|Vadodara Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ahmedabad Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Palanpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Abu Road}}
  • {{stnlnk|Marwar Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Pali Marwar}}
  • {{stnlnk|Jodhpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Merta Road Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Nagaur}}
  • {{stnlnk|Bikaner Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Ratangarh Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Churu Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Sadulpur Junction}}
  • {{stnlnk|Hisar Junction}}

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 120 kmph. The train consists of 27 coaches:

  • 1 AC I Tier
  • 3 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 12 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 2 Jeneral Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 Luggage Rake
  • 1 Guard Cabin

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed based WAP-7 or Bhusawal Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from Secunderabad to Hisar Junction and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 17001/17002 Sainagar Shirdi–Secunderabad Express and 17017/17018 Rajkot–Secunderabad Express.

See also

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