Siddhaganga Intercity Express
Siddaganga Intercity Express is a daily express train that runs between Dharwad and Bengaluru in Karnataka, India.[1] Until 2009, this train ran from Hubballi to Bengaluru. It was extended to Dharwad on 8 December 2009. It takes 8 hours 50 minutes to cover 490 kilometres (300 mi). It has 17 stops and 65 intermediate Stations. It is numbered as 12725/12726. The train belongs to Mysuru Division of South Western Railway.
Overview | |||||
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Service type | Superfast | ||||
First service | July 1, 1997 | ||||
Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
Route | |||||
Start | Dharwad | ||||
Stops | 17 | ||||
End | Bangalore City | ||||
Distance travelled | 490 km (304 mi) | ||||
Service frequency | Daily | ||||
Train number(s) | 12725 / 12726 | ||||
On-board services | |||||
Class(es) | general unreserved | ||||
Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
Catering facilities | No | ||||
Technical | |||||
Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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Stops
This train originates from Dharwad and goes through Hubli, Yalivigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Hosadurga Road, Ajjampura, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur and terminates at Bangalore City railway station.
Locomotive
This train is hauled by a WDP4D Locomotive of Hubballi Diesel Loco shed from South Western Railway.
Speed
The train reaches 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph) between Yesvantpur and Tumakuru. Its average speed is 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph).
Rake and rake sharing
The train carries 21 coaches, including one air-conditioned coach. It shares its rake with Tippu Express and the Bangalore City– Talaguppa Intercity Express. It's maintenance happens at Mysuru.
Day 1 - 12613->20651 Day 2 - 20652->12725 Day 3 - 12726->12614
References
- Indian Railways, Retrieved 12 Aug 2017
External Links
- 12725 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12726 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info