Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Hubballi)

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 Bi-weekly basis. Recently there is demand from Western Maharashtra and North Karnataka to provide halt at Sangli which is the largest Turmeric Market of Asia. Halt at Sangli will help business community of the country to reach Sangli directly.[1][2][3][4]

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
First service18 July 2006 (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 [lower-alpha 1]
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 stockICF 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

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.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 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 Ghaziabad 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.

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

See also

References
  1. Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme
  2. Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims
  3. Electric engine debut for passenger train
  4. NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS


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