The Firozpur Cantonment–Shri Ganganagar Express is an

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train belonging to

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that runs between and Hanumangarh Junction in India. Earlier it was used to run between Firozpur Cantonment and Shri

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Service

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

The important halts of the train are: * * * * * * * * * * *Sadulshahr *

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Junction

Coach composition

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

Both trains are hauled by a Ludhiana Loco Shed-based

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diesel locomotive from

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and vice versa.

Rake sharing

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

Notes

References

External links

14601/Firozpur Cantt - Shri Ganganagar Express

14602/Shri Ganganagar - Firozpur Cantt Express
Transport in Firozpur Transport in Sri Ganganagar Express trains in India Rail transport in Punjab, India Rail transport in Rajasthan Railway services introduced in 2012 {{India-express-train-stub