Siddhaganga Intercity Express

Siddaganga Intercity Express is a daily express train that runs between Dharwad and Bengaluru in Karnataka, India. 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 490 kilometres (300 mi). It has 17 stops and 65 intermediate Stations. It is numbered as 12725/12726. The train belongs to Mysuru Division of South Western Railway.

Siddhaganga Intercity Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	1 July 1997 (1997-07-01)
Current operator(s)	South Western Railway zone
Route
Start	Dharwad
Stops	17
End	Bangalore City
Distance travelled	490 km (304 mi)
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	12725 / 12726
On-board services
Class(es)	general unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

12725 Siddaganga express at SBC

Stops

This train originates from Dharwad and goes through Hubli, Yalivigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Hosadurga Road, Ajjampura, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur and terminates at Bangalore City railway station.

Locomotive

This train is hauled by a WDP4D Locomotive of Hubballi Diesel Loco shed from South Western Railway.

Speed

The train reaches 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph) between Yesvantpur and Tumakuru. Its average speed is 55 kilometres per hour (34 mph).

Rake and rake sharing

The train carries 21 coaches, including one air-conditioned coach. It shares its rake with Tippu Express and the Bangalore City– Talaguppa Intercity Express. It's maintenance happens at Mysuru.

Day 1 - 12613->20651 Day 2 - 20652->12725 Day 3 - 12726->12614

External links

• 12725 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info
• 12726 Siddhaganga Intercity Express at India Rail Info