Kota–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express Explained

Kota–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express
Type:Express
First:
[1]
Operator:West Central Railway
Start: (KOTA)
Stops:28
End: (SVDK)
Distance:1136km (706miles)
Journeytime:24h 50m
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:19803/19804
Speed:46km/h, including halts

The Kota–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to West Central Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 19803/19804 train numbers on a weekly basis.[2] [3] [4]

Service

The 19803/Kota–Katra Weekly Express has an average speed of 46 km/h and covers 1136 km in 24h 50m. The 19804/Katra–Kota Weekly Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 1881 km in 25h 50m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are :

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 19 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by an Electric Loco Shed, Tuglakabad based WAP-7 throughout the entire journey.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 19805/19806 Kota–Udhampur Weekly Express.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of the trains announced in the Railway Budget 2014-15 which would serve the State of Jammu & Kashmir and status of implementation. Press Information Bureau. 4 September 2015.
  2. http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1494844474915-WCR%20NEWS%20RELEASE.pdf 51673/74 is again canceled and 51671/72 is rescheduled and running with new timetable from 15/05/2017 to 31/05/2017 and 12059 & 19803 will run with extra coaches
  3. http://www.wcr.indianrailways.gov.in/uploads/files/1489470141265-WCR%20NEWS%20RELEASE.pdf Temporary change in TT of ET KTE, SC PNBE and other Specials via WCR, Temporary augmentation of coaches in some trains
  4. http://www.nr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5223&did=1456402341215A2002BAF0E9D685276A28B10D4889417.web91 RESTORATION /CANCELLATION OF TRAINS