Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Hubballi)

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Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
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Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
First service18 July 2006; 15 years ago (2006-07-18)
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Stops12
EndHazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Distance travelled2,614 km (1,624 mi)
Average journey time47h 15m
Service frequencyBi-weekly [a]
Train number(s)12629/12630
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
12629/12630 Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Hubli) Route map

The 12629 / 12630 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti Express train belonging to South Western Railway Zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Hazrat Nizamuddin in India. It is currently being operated with 12629/12630 train numbers on a biweekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[]

The 12629/Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 55 km/hr and covers 2614 km in 47h 15m. The 12630/Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 2614 km in 45h 35m.

Coach composition[]

The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

  • 1 First AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper coaches
  • 1 Pantry car
  • 1 High Capacity Parcel Van
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[]

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram-based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Bengaluru to Pune. From Pune, train is hauled by a Tughlakabad-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Rake sharing[]

The train shares its rake with 12649/12650 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express.

See also[]

Notes[]

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

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