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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 10 February 2019; 5 years ago (2019-02-10) |
| 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.
Background
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.
Service
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
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
| 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
As the route is going to be electrified an WDM-3D loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links
References
- bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019
- bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- bhaskar.com, Retrieved 21 June 2019.