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Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express

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Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 September 2012; 12 years ago (2012-09-01)
Current operator(s)Northern Railway zone
Route
TerminiFirozpur Cantonment (FZR)
Shri Ganganagar Junction (SGNR)
Stops10
Distance travelled189 km (117 mi)
Average journey time4h 10m
Service frequencyDaily [a]
Train number(s)14601/14602
On-board services
Class(es)General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed44 km/h (27 mph), including halts

The Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express is an Express train belonging to Northern Railway zone that runs between Firozpur Cantonment and Hanumangarh Junction in India. Earlier it was used to run between Firozpur Cantonment and Shri Ganganagar Junction.I t is currently being operated with 14601/14602 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2]

Service

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The 14601/Firozpur Cantt–Shri Ganganagar Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 189 km in 4h 10m. The 14602/Shri Ganganagar–Firozpur Cantt Express has an average speed of 42 km/h and covers 189 km in 4h 25m.

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 14 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Firozpur to Hanumangarh and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 14629/14630 Sutlej Express and 54641/54642 Delhi–Firozpur Passenger.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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