Bangalore City–Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express

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KSR Bengaluru - Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express, Jan Shatabdi Express
First service24 November 2002 [1] [2]
Last service21 November 2021
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartBangalore City Junction
Stops10
EndHubli Junction
Distance travelled468 km (291 mi)
Service frequencyDaily from 15 November 2011 [3]
Train number(s)12079 / 12080
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Auto-rack arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car attached
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationBangalore-Tumkur section(80 km) Electrified
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum
,63.24 km/h (39 mph), including halts
Route map
(Hubli - Bangalore) Janshatabdi Express Route map

The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangalore City Junction and Hubli Junction in India.

It operates as train number 12079 from Bangalore City Junction to Hubli Junction and as train number 12080 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.

It is part of the Jan Shatabdi Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002 / 03 Rail Budget.[4][5]

Coaches[]

The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express has 1 AC Chair Car, 8 2nd Class seating & 2 EOG. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.[6].

As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service[]

The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 469 km (291 mi) in 7 hours 25 mins 63.24 km/h (39 mph) in both directions.

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routeing[]

The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Bangalore City Junction via Yesvantpur Junction, Tumakuru, Arsikere Junction, Birur Junction, Chikjajur Junction, Davangere, Harihar Ranibennur , Haveri to Hubli Junction

Traction[]

As the entire route is undergoing electrification, a Krishnarajapuram based WDM 3A [7] or a WDP 4D [8] locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation[]

12079 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Bangalore City Junction on a daily basis arriving Hubli Junction the same day [9].

12080 Hubli Bangalore City Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Hubli Junction on a daily basis arriving Bangalore City Junction the same day [10].

References[]

External links[]

  • "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-05.
  • "[IRFCA] Welcome to IRFCA.org, the home of IRFCA on the internet". irfca.org. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
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