{"id":2891,"date":"2025-07-31T00:58:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=2891"},"modified":"2025-07-31T00:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T00:58:06","slug":"special-train-between-kota-shri-ganganagar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/special-train-between-kota-shri-ganganagar\/","title":{"rendered":"Special train between Kota-Shri Ganganagar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special train between Kota-Shri Ganganagar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Special train between Kota-Shri Ganganagar (Train No. 02981 \/ 02982) time table, route, frequency and fare<\/strong><\/p>\n

For the convenience of passengers, West Central Railway has decided to run special train between Kota-Shri Ganganagar-Kota (Train No. 02981 \/ 02982)<\/p>\n

Train No. 02981 Kota-Shri Ganganagar special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Train No. 02981 Kota-Shri Ganganagar Special train will leave from (Every Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat) Kota at 17.20 hrs & will reach Shri Ganganagar at 09.55 hrs and train running time between the station 16 hour and 35 minutes.<\/p>\n

Train No. 02982 Shri Ganganagar-Kota special train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Similarly, Train No. 02982 Shri Ganganagar-Kota Special train will leave from (Every Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri) Shri Ganganagar at 17.40 hrs & will reach Kota at 09.55 hrs and train running time between the station 16 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Kota-Shri Ganganagar Distance between the station is 917 Kilometer<\/p>\n

Date of Commencement of Service:<\/p>\n

Train No. 02981 from Kota-Shri Ganganagar special train will commence from 12-10-2025<\/p>\n

Train No: 02982 from Shri Ganganagar-Kota special train will commence from 15-10-2025<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information about the Kota \u2192 Shri\u202fGanganagar Special Train (Nos.\u202f02981 \/ 02982)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\ude82 Overview: Kota \u2013 Shri Ganganagar Special (Train No. 02981 \/ 02982)<\/h2>\n

This is a special superfast service<\/strong> introduced by West Central Railway, running similarly to the regular 22981\/22982 Superfast Express:<\/p>\n

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  • Train Nos.:<\/strong> 02981 (Kota \u2192 SGNR), and 02982 (SGNR \u2192 Kota)\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/li>\n
  • Route:<\/strong> Covers ~917\u202fkm<\/strong> between Kota Junction (KOTA) and Shri Ganganagar Junction (SGNR)\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search12\ue201<\/li>\n
  • Journey Time:<\/strong> Approximately 16\u202fh\u202f30\u202fmin<\/strong> (outbound) and ~16\u202fh\u202f15\u202fmin<\/strong> on return\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search12\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \ud83d\udcc5 Frequency<\/h2>\n
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    • Train 02981<\/strong> runs four days a week<\/strong>: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday<\/strong> from Kota\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n
    • Train 02982<\/strong> (reverse direction) runs on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday<\/strong> from Shri Ganganagar\ue202turn0search1\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83d\udd52 Timetable & Route Highlights (Train 02981)<\/h2>\n

      Departure from Kota (KOTA):<\/strong> ~17:20\u201317:40, Day 1<\/strong>
      \nArrival at Shri Ganganagar (SGNR):<\/strong> ~09:50\u201310:10, Day\u202f2<\/strong>
      \nTotal Stops:<\/strong> Approximately 25 intermediate halts<\/strong>\ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search4\ue201<\/p>\n

      Major stations along the route include: Lakheri \u2192 Indargarh \u2192 Sawai\u202fMadhopur \u2192 Jaipur \u2192 Phulera \u2192 Sambhar Lake \u2192 Bikaner \u2192 Hanumangarh, among others (total ~25 stops)\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search0\ue201<\/p>\n

      Detailed stop times:<\/p>\n

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      • Kota \u2192 Sawai Madhopur:<\/strong> ~17:20\u201319:05<\/li>\n
      • Jaipur center halt:<\/strong> ~21:30\u201321:40<\/li>\n
      • Bikaner arrival:<\/strong> ~04:10\u201304:20<\/li>\n
      • Final arrival at SGNR:<\/strong> ~09:50\u201310:10\ue202turn0search5\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udcba Coach Composition & AC Classes<\/h2>\n
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        • Offers AC 2\u2011tier (2A), AC 3\u2011tier (3A), Sleeper class (SL)<\/strong>, and **Second Seating (2S)**\ue202turn0search0\ue202turn0search3\ue202turn0search2\ue201<\/li>\n
        • No confirmed First AC (1A)<\/strong> on the special; that\u2019s typically reserved for the regular 22981\/22982 Superfast Express\ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \ud83d\udcb0 Fare Estimate<\/h2>\n

          As a special superfast train<\/strong>, fares generally include the superfast surcharge. Approximate one-way fares (subject to seasonal adjustments):<\/p>\n

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          • 2A:<\/strong> \u20b92,600\u202f\u2013\u202f\u20b93,000<\/li>\n
          • 3A:<\/strong> \u20b91,700\u202f\u2013\u202f\u20b92,100<\/li>\n
          • Sleeper (SL):<\/strong> \u20b9700\u202f\u2013\u202f\u20b9900<\/li>\n
          • Second Seating (2S):<\/strong> \u20b9400\u202f\u2013\u202f\u20b9500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Exact fare should be verified via IRCTC or official railway fare calculator.<\/p>\n

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            \u26a0\ufe0f Important Notes & Traveler Tips<\/h2>\n
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            • Being a special train<\/strong>, it may have lower priority and unpredictable punctuality<\/strong>. Passengers have reported multiple-hours delays on similar services\ue202turn0reddit17\ue202turn0reddit20\ue201<\/li>\n
            • Coach composition and timings<\/strong> may change, so always confirm close to travel date via official channels.<\/li>\n
            • The regular Kota\u2013Shri Ganganagar Superfast Express (Nos. 22981\/22982)<\/strong> runs on the same route and days, with similar timings and classes\u2014including First AC (1A)\ue202turn0search12\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/li>\n
            • On many days, 02981\/02982 effectively serves as the operational version of 22981\/22982 during high-demand periods or when special quotas are issued\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              \ud83d\udccb Quick Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
              Train No.<\/th>\nDirection<\/th>\nRuns On<\/th>\nDep. Time (Source)<\/th>\nArr. Time (Dest.)<\/th>\nDuration<\/th>\nClasses<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
              02981<\/strong><\/td>\nKota \u2192 Shri\u202fGanganagar<\/td>\nMon, Tue, Fri, Sat<\/td>\n~17:20\u201317:40<\/td>\n~09:50\u201310:10<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f30\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
              02982<\/strong><\/td>\nShri\u202fGanganagar \u2192 Kota<\/td>\nSun, Mon, Thu, Fri<\/td>\n~17:40<\/td>\n~09:55<\/td>\n~16\u202fh\u202f15\u202fm<\/td>\n2A, 3A, SL, 2S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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              \u2705 Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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              • For a more predictable schedule and full AC comfort<\/strong>, consider the regular 22981\/22982 Superfast Express<\/strong>, which should run if demand persists with similar timing.<\/li>\n
              • If you choose to travel on 02981\/02982<\/strong>, monitor real-time status and coach configuration<\/strong>\u2014these specials can get rescheduled or canceled without much notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Would you like a stop-by-stop timetable<\/strong>, expected fare for your travel date, or help checking seat availability via IRCTC?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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