Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Pune) explained

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Type:Sampark Kranti Express
Operator:South Western Railway
Start: (YPR)
Stops:12
End: (NZM)
Distance:2614km (1,624miles)
Journeytime:47 hrs 15 mins
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:12629 / 12630
Speed:55.3km/h average including halts.

The 12629 / 12630 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti Express train belonging to South Western Railway Zone that runs between and 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/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:

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 110km/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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4015&did=14979615673492199822C675541D06795B62BCAD3C7E1.web91 Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme
  2. http://www.cr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=3770&did=1483942936095A889B43971792AAF3BAB85E6FE95FEB3.web91 Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims
  3. http://www.nyoooz.com/pune/634711/electric-engine-debut-for-passenger-train Electric engine debut for passenger train
  4. http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1480&did=14755757112579D9759A05A0F0605AF3B87C91578D449.web107 NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS