Udyan Express

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{{Distinguish|Udayan Express}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=January 2016}}
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Udyan Express
| image= Udyan Express with a WDP4.jpg
| caption =
| type = [[Express train|Express]]
| states = [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| first =
| last =
| operator = [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]]
| ridership =
| start = [[Mumbai CSMT|Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]]
| stops = 34 as 11302 Udyan Express, 33 as 11301 Udyan Express
| end = [[Bangalore City railway station|Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station (Bengaluru City)]]
| distance = {{convert|1153|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 24 hours 50 minutes as 11301 Udyan Express, 23 hours 55 minutes as 11302 Udyan Express
| frequency = Daily
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No [[pantry car]] attached
| observation = Rake sharing with [[Siddheshwar Express]]. Previously numbered as 16529/30 Udyan Express.
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = LHB coaches
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|allk=on}}
| el =
| train number = 11301 / 11302
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum <br/>{{convert|47.38|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:Udyan Express (CSTM-SBC) Route map.jpg|250px]]
| map_state =
}}

The 11301/11302 '''Udyan Express''' is an express train belonging to [[Indian Railways]] that run between [[Mumbai CSMT|Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus]] and [[Bangalore City railway station|Bangalore]] in India. It operates as train number 11301 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station (Bengaluru City) and as train number 11302 in the reverse direction serving the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]] & [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=11301/Udyan Express - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Bangalore CR/Central Zone - Railway Enquiry|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/train/-train-udyan-express-11301/22330/12282/136|access-date=2020-12-23|website=India Rail Info}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Udyan Express passengers try to slip away, evade quarantine|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jun/03/udyan-express-passengers-try-to-slip-away-evade-quarantine-2151474.html|access-date=2020-12-23|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

It is named as the Udyan Express since Bangalore is known as the Garden City of India dotted with many Public Gardens and parks such as [[Lal Bagh|Lalbagh Botanical Garden]], [[Cubbon Park]] etc. and various other parks almost 1 park between evey 4 roads and other large parks in every locality maintained by the [[Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike|BBMP]] and also there are private gardens. The word "Udyan" means a garden in [[Sanskrit]], [[Hindi]] and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] and [[Kannada]]. The train was previously numbered as 16529/30 Udyan Express and was renumbered to 11301/11302 when the timetable for July 2013 came into effect. This train now shares its rake with the [[Siddheshwar Express]] & operational control is now with [[Central Railway zone|Central Railway]].

This train was started in the year 1983, when the Guntakal–Bangalore (GTL–SBC) route underwent gauge conversion from metre gauge to broad gauge. Prior to this, people that desired a Mumbai–Bangalore train journey had to change trains at Guntakal and travel via Dharmavaram to Bangalore on metre gauge express trains.

==Coaches==

The 11301/11302 Udyan Express presently has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 3 AC 3 tier, 12 Sleeper Class & 3 General Unreserved coaches.

As with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

From 24 November 2019, 11301 Udyan Express received [[LHB coaches]] starting from Mumbai.

==Service==
[[File:Ajni WAP7.jpg|thumb|Udyan Express with [[LHB coaches]] and a [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP7]] Engine.]]
[[File:WDP4 20039 with Udyan at Bangalore City Junction.jpg|thumb|[[Indian locomotive class WDP-4|WDP4]] Engine also used to Haul this train. ]]
The 11301 Udyan Express covers the distance of 1153 kilometres in 24 hours 55 mins (46.59 km/hr) & in 23 hours 55 mins as 11302 Udyan Express (48.21 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is below 55 km/hr, its fare does not include a Superfast surcharge.

Once the train leaves [[Maharashtra]] & crosses into [[Karnataka]], crosses into [[Andhra Pradesh]] and re-enters Karnataka again after crossing [[Hindupur]].

The Udyan Express covers the scenic [[Western Ghats|Sahyadri mountain ranges]] between {{stnlnk|Karjat}} and {{stnlnk|Lonavala}}, which are also known as the [[Bhor Ghat]] during the day in both directions.

It also passes through the illustrious [[Makalidurga]] Ghats near Bengaluru, which is marked by sharp curves.

==Traction==

As the route is partly electrified, it is hauled end to end by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Kalyan|KYN]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] with a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Hubli|UBL]] or [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|KJM]] [[WDP-4D]] piggybacking between [[Daund Junction railway station|Daund]] and [[Wadi Junction railway station|Wadi]] in other directions.

==Time Table==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
!! style="background:gold;"| Station name
!! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
|-
| '''CSMT''' || '''Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus''' || --- || 08:10
|-
| DR || Dadar Central || 08:25 || 08:28
|-
| KYN || Kalyan Junction || 09:02 || 09:05
|-
| KJT || Karjat Junction || 09:47 || 09:50
|-
| LNL || Lonavala || 10:33 || 10:35
|-
| PUNE || Pune Junction || 11:40 || 11:45
|-
| URI || Uruli || 12:14 || 12:15
|-
| DD || Daund Junction || 12:55 || 13:00
|-
| KWV || Kurduwadi Junction || 14:23 || 14:25
|-
| SUR || Solapur || 15:40 || 15:45
|-
| AKOR || Akalkot Road || 16:18 || 16:20
|-
| DUD || Dudhani || 16:48 || 16:50
|-
| GUR || Ganagapur Road || 17:28 || 17:30
|-
| KLBG || Kalaburagi Junction || 18:10 || 18:15
|-
| SDB || Shahabad || 18:38 || 18:40
|-
| WADI || Wadi Junction || 19:30 || 19:35
|-
| NW || Nalwar || 19:49 || 19:50
|-
| YG || Yadgir || 20:09 || 20:10
|-
| SADP || Saidapur || 20:26 || 20:27
|-
| KSN || Krishna || 20:52 || 20:53
|-
| RC || Raichur Junction || 21:23 || 21:25
|-
| MALM || Mantralayam Road || 21:48 || 21:49
|-
| AD || Adoni || 22:23 || 22:24
|-
| GTL || Guntakal Junction || 23:10 || 23:15
|-
| ATP || Anantapur || 01:58 || 02:00
|-
| DMM || Dharmavaram Junction || 03:28 || 03:30
|-
| SSPN || Sri Sathya Sai Prashanti Nilayam || 03:58 || 04:00
|-
| PKD || Penukonda Junction || 04:14 || 04:15
|-
| HUP || Hindupur || 04:43 || 04:45
|-
| GBD || Gauribidanur || 05:08 || 05:10
|-
| DBU || Dodballapur || 05:49 || 05:50
|-
| YNK || Yelahanka Junction || 06:29 || 06:30
|-
| BNCE || Bengaluru East || 06:54 || 06:55
|-
| BNC || Bengaluru Cantt || 07:10 || 07:12
|-
| '''SBC''' || '''KSR Bengaluru City Junction''' || '''07:50''' || ---
|-
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{commons category|Udyan Express}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.indianrailinfo.com//train/udyan-express-11302-sbc-to-cstm/1679/136/1620 Route - Indianrailinfo]

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[[Category:Express trains in India]]

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