Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express Explained

Yesvantpur-Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Type:Sampark Kranti Express
Operator:South Western Railway
Start: (YPR)
Stops:12
End: (CDG)
Distance:2865km (1,780miles)
Journeytime:49 hrs 35 mins
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC First 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:Available
Otherfacilities:Below the seats
Stock:ICF coach
Trainnumber:22685 / 22686
Speed:58km/h average including halts.
Maintenance:
  • Primary Maintenance at Yesvantapur (YPR)
  • Secondary Maintenance at Chandigarh (CDG)

The 22685 / 22686 Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti class rain belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India. It is currently being operated with 22686/22685 train numbers on a bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Traction

The train is hauled by Bhusaval shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive between Chandigarh and Pune. And between Pune and Yesvantapur, the train is hauled by Krishnarajapuram based WDP-4 or WDP-4D.[5]

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 16541/16542 Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction at

See also

External links

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
  5. Web site: 22686/Chandigarh - Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express - Chandigarh to Yesvantpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry . 2024-04-15 . indiarailinfo.com.