| Yesvantpur-Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express | |||||
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 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express At Outer of Itarsi Junction | |||||
| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express | ||||
| First service | 22 January 2014 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) | ||||
| Stops | 12 | ||||
| End | Chandigarh Junction (CDG) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,865 km (1,780 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 49 hrs 35 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly [lower-alpha 1] | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22685 / 22686 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Other facilities | Below the seats | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB coach | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. | ||||
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The 22685 / 22686 Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express is a Sampark Kranti class rain belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Chandigarh Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 22686/22685 train numbers on a bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]
Service[edit | edit source]
- The 22685/Chandigarh–Yesvantapur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 2861 km in 49 hrs 50 min
- The 22686/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 58 km/h and covers 2861 km in 49 hrs 20 min.
Route and halts[edit | edit source]
The important halts of the train are:
- Yesvantpur Junction
- Hubballi Junction
- Dharwad
- Belgaum
- Miraj Junction
- Sangli
- Pune Junction
- Daund Junction
- Manmad Junction
- Bhopal Junction
- New Delhi
- Ambala Cantonment Junction
- Chandigarh Junction
Coach composition[edit | edit source]
earlier was ICF rakes now The train has new LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 22 coaches:
- 1 First AC
- 2 AC II Tier
- 4 AC III Tier
- 8 Sleeper Coaches
- 1 Pantry Car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake Car
Traction[edit | edit source]
before electrified route stretch this train used to run with WDP-4 and now The train is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end journey.
Rake sharing[edit | edit source]
The train shares its rake with 16541/16542 Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express.
Direction reversal[edit | edit source]
The train reverses its direction at Pune Junction
See also[edit | edit source]
- Chandigarh Junction railway station
- Yesvantpur Junction railway station
- Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
- Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Hubballi)
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme". Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.
- ↑ Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims
- ↑ Electric engine debut for passenger train
- ↑ NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS
External links[edit | edit source]
- 22685/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
- 22686/Chandigarh–Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
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