Shri Ganganagar–Sikar Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 10 February 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | North Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Shri Ganganagar Junction Sikar Junction |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 393 km (244 mi) |
| Average journey time | 8 hours 8 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 14715/14716 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,49 km/h (30 mph), including halts |
The 14715/14716 Shri Ganganagar – Sikar Express is an express train belonging to North Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Shri Ganganagar Junction and Sikar Junction of Rajasthan state in India.[1]
Background[edit]
This train was inaugurated on 10 February 2019, from Shri Ganganagar flagged off by Nihalchand, MP of Shri Ganganagar for more connectivity between Shri Ganganagar and Sikar.[2][3]
Service[edit]
Frequency of this train is tri-weekly and it covers the distance of 393 km with an average speed of 49 km/h on both sides.
Route and halts[edit]
The important halts of the train are:
- Shri Ganganagar Junction
- Sadul Shahar
- Hanumangarh Junction
- Hanumangarh Town
- Ellenabad
- Nohar
- Tahsil Bhadra
- Sadulpur Junction
- Churu Junction
- Fatehpur Shekhawati
- Sikar Junction
Schedule[edit]
| Train Number | Station Code | Departure Station | Departure Time | Departure Day | Arrival Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14715 | SGNR | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 21:40 PM | Tue,Thu,Sat | Sikar Junction | 05:50 AM | Sun,Wed,Fri |
| 14716 | SIKR | Sikar Junction | 23:10 PM | Sun,Wed,Fri | Shri Ganganagar Junction | 07:30 AM | Mon,Thu,Sat |
Traction[edit]
As the route is going to be electrified an WDM-3D loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019
- ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019.