| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 3 June 2019 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Hubli Junction |
| Stops | 8 |
| End | Gangavathi |
| Distance travelled | 165 km (103 mi) |
| Average journey time | 4 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 17241 / 17242 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No pantry car attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum, 42 km/h (26 mph), including halts |
Hubballi–Gangavathi Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Hubli Junction and Gangavathi of Karnataka state in India.
Background
This train was inaugurated on 3 June 2019 at Gangavathi railway station, flagged off by Karadi Sanganna Amarappa a BJP MP from Koppal (Lok Sabha constituency) and Paranna Munavalli a BJP MLA from Gangavathi for connectivity between the major commercial hub of North Karnataka-Hubli and rice bowl of Karnataka-Gangavathi of Karnataka State.[1]
Service
The frequency of this train is daily, it covers the distance of 165 km with an average speed of 42 km/h.[2]
Routes
This train passes through Gadag Junction and Ginigera Junction in both directions.
Traction
As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4-based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
References
- ↑ "New Hubballi-Gangavati-Hubballi Express train flagged off". The Hindu. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ↑ patrika.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019