Siddhaganga Intercity Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 1 July 1997 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Dharwad (DWR) KSR Bengaluru City (SBC) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 490 km (304 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 08 hours 40 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12725 / 12726 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC chair car, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering | ||||
| Baggage facilities | No | ||||
| Other facilities | Overhead racks | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | ICF coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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The 12725 / 12726 Siddhaganga Intercity Express, formerly Intercity Express is a daily express train that runs between Dharwad and Bengaluru in Karnataka, India and it replaced Bangalore City (KSR Bengaluru) - Hubli (Hubballi) Shatabdi Express.[1] and 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.
Route & halts[edit]
The train is runs from Dharwad via Hubli, Yalivigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Hosadurga Road, Ajjampura, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur to KSR Bengaluru City.
Traction[edit]
The train is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.
Speed[edit]
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[edit]
The train carries 21 coaches, including one air-conditioned coach. It shares its rake with Wodeyar 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[edit]
- ^ Indian Railways, Retrieved 12 August 2017
External links[edit]
- 12725 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 12726 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info
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