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 biweekly basis.[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
TerminiYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops12
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 stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55.3 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/h and covers 2614 km in 47h 15m. The 12630/Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 57 km/h 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 WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bengaluru to Hazrat Nizamuddin and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 12649/12650 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Ballari).

Speed

The train has standard LHB coach with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. However, the maximum permissible speed of the train is 110 km/h, which is observed between New Delhi and Lalitpur, and Manmad Junction and Bhusawal Junction. The average speed of the train with halts included is 57 km/h.

See also

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

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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