Siddhaganga Intercity Express Explained

Siddhaganga Intercity Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Western Railway
Start: (DWR)
Stops:16
End: (SBC)
Distance:490km (300miles)
Journeytime:08 hours 40 mins
Frequency:Daily
Class:AC chair car, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:On-board catering
E-catering
Baggage:No
Otherfacilities:Overhead racks
Trainnumber:12725 / 12726
Speed:55km/h

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 . 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

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

The train is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Speed

The train reaches 110km/h between Yesvantpur and Tumakuru. Its average speed is 55km/h.

Rake and rake sharing

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->20651Day 2 - 20652->12725Day 3 - 12726->12614

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1996-97_final.pdf Indian Railways