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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Hubballi - Kochuveli Superfast Express
| name = Hubballi–Kochuveli Superfast Express
| image =  
| image =  
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| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Hubli Junction}} ('''UBL''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}} (UBL)
| stops = 20
| stops = 20
| end = {{rws|Kochuveli }} ('''KCVL''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Kochuveli }} (KCVL)
| distance = {{convert|1294|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|1294|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 23h 45m
| journey time = 23h 45m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  On-board Catering <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| observation = [[ICF coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 12777/12778
| trainnumber = 12777/12778
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The '''Hubballi - Kochuveli Superfast Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between [[Hubli Junction railway station|Hubli Junction]] and [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]] in [[India]]. It is currently being operated with 12777/12778 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/special-trains-to-mumbai/article17438635.ece SCR special trains from Mumbai]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8630&did=1488959639346ABFA1ACF512C57599048095399E348F5.web107 Hyderabad-Ajmer Weekly Express Train Service Extended up to Jaipur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/SCR-seeks-MPLADs-CSR-funds-for-improving-amenities/article14493688.ece  SCR seeks MPLADs, CSR funds for improving amenities]</ref>
The '''Hubballi–Kochuveli Superfast Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Western Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kochuveli}} in India. It is currently being operated with 12777/12778 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-telangana/special-trains-to-mumbai/article17438635.ece SCR special trains from Mumbai]</ref><ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8630&did=1488959639346ABFA1ACF512C57599048095399E348F5.web107 Hyderabad-Ajmer Weekly Express Train Service Extended up to Jaipur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/SCR-seeks-MPLADs-CSR-funds-for-improving-amenities/article14493688.ece  SCR seeks MPLADs, CSR funds for improving amenities]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 12777/Hubballi - Kochuveli Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1294&nbsp;km in 23h 45m. The 12778/Kochuveli - Hubballi Weekly SF Express has an average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1294&nbsp;km in 23h 45m.
The 12777/Hubballi–Kochuveli Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1294&nbsp;km in 23h 45m. The 12778/Kochuveli–Hubballi Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54&nbsp;km/hr and covers 1294&nbsp;km in 23h 45m.


==Schedule==
==Schedule==
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{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Train Number !! Station Code !! Departure Station !! Departure Time !! Departure Day !! Arrival Station !! Arrival Time !! Arrival Day
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
|-
| 12777 || UBL || [[Hubli Junction railway station|Hubli]] || 6:45 AM || Wednesday || [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]] || 6:35 AM || Thursday  
| 12777 || UBL || Hubli Junction || 6:45 AM || Wednesday || Kochuveli || 6:35 AM || Thursday  
|-
|-
| 12778 || KCVL || [[Kochuveli railway station|Kochuveli]] || 12:50 PM || Thursday || [[Hubli Junction railway station|Hubli]] || 12:40 PM || Friday
| 12778 || KCVL || Kochuveli || 12:50 PM || Thursday || Hubli Junction || 12:40 PM || Friday
|}
|}


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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Hubli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}
* {{rws|Harihar}}
* {{stnlnk|Harihar}}
* {{rws|Davangere}}
* {{stnlnk|Davangere}}
* {{rws|Arsikere Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}
* {{rws|Yesvantpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
* {{rws|Salem Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
* {{rws|Erode Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Erode Junction}}
* {{rws|Palakkad Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Palakkad Junction}}
* {{rws|Thrissur}}
* {{stnlnk|Thrissur}}
* {{rws|Ernakulam Town}}
* {{stnlnk|Ernakulam Town}}
* {{rws|Kottayam}}
* {{stnlnk|Kottayam}}
* {{rws|Kollam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kollam Junction}}
* {{rws|Kochuveli}}
* {{stnlnk|Kochuveli}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:


* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC II Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 1 AC III Tier
* 6 Sleeper Coaches
* 6 Sleeper coaches
* 6 General Unreserved
* 6 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]] based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Hubballi]] to [[Yesvantpur]]. From [[Yesvantpur]] train is hauled by an [[Diesel loco shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]] based twins [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3D|WDM-3D]] diesel locomotive from [[Thiruvananthapuram]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram|Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WDM-3A|WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Hubballi to [[Yesvantpur]]. From Yesvantpur train is hauled by an [[Erode loco shed, Erode|Erode]] [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive to Kochuveli and vice versa.


== Rake Sharing ==
==Rake sharing==


The train shares its rake with 17321/17322 [[Hubballi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Bijapur)]].
The train shares its rake with 17321/17322 [[Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Bijapur)]].


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


* {{rws|Yesvantpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Hubli Junction railway station]]
* [[Hubli Junction railway station]]
* [[Kochuveli railway station]]
* [[Kochuveli railway station]]
* [[Hubballi - Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Bijapur)]]
* [[Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Bijapur)]]
 
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==


* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7827 12777/Hubballi - Kochuveli Weekly SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7827 12777/Hubballi–Kochuveli Weekly SF Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7826 12778/Kochuveli - Hubballi Weekly SF Express]
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/7826 12778/Kochuveli–Hubballi Weekly SF Express] India Rail Info


{{Railways in Southern India}}
{{Railways in Southern India}}


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hubballi-Kochuveli Superfast Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Hubli-Dharwad]]
[[Category:Transport in Hubli-Dharwad]]
[[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]]
[[Category:Transport in Thiruvananthapuram]]

Latest revision as of 11:05, 31 July 2021


Hubballi–Kochuveli Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Kerala
First service3 December 2009; 16 years ago (2009-12-03)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
StartHubli Junction (UBL)
Stops20
EndKochuveli (KCVL)
Distance travelled1,294 km (804 mi)
Service frequencyWeekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)12777/12778
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map
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The Hubballi–Kochuveli Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Hubli Junction and Kochuveli in India. It is currently being operated with 12777/12778 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1][2][3]

Service[edit | edit source]

The 12777/Hubballi–Kochuveli Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54 km/hr and covers 1294 km in 23h 45m. The 12778/Kochuveli–Hubballi Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54 km/hr and covers 1294 km in 23h 45m.

Schedule[edit | edit source]

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
12777 UBL Hubli Junction 6:45 AM Wednesday Kochuveli 6:35 AM Thursday
12778 KCVL Kochuveli 12:50 PM Thursday Hubli Junction 12:40 PM Friday

Route and halts[edit | edit source]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 16 coaches:

  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 1 AC III Tier
  • 6 Sleeper coaches
  • 6 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit | edit source]

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Hubballi to Yesvantpur. From Yesvantpur train is hauled by an Erode WAP-4 electric locomotive to Kochuveli and vice versa.

Rake sharing[edit | edit source]

The train shares its rake with 17321/17322 Hubballi–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express (via Bijapur).

Direction reversal[edit | edit source]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]