Siddhaganga Intercity Express

The 12725 / 12726 Siddhaganga Intercity Express, formerly Intercity Express is a daily express train that runs between Dharwad and Bengaluru in Karnataka, India and it replaced Bangalore City (KSR Bengaluru) - Hubli (Hubballi) Shatabdi Express.[1] and 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
Train board
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 July 1997; 27 years ago (1997-07-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiDharwad (DWR)
KSR Bengaluru City (SBC)
Stops16
Distance travelled490 km (304 mi)
Average journey time08 hours 40 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12725 / 12726
On-board services
Class(es)AC chair car, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

Route & halts

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12725 Siddaganga express at SBC

The train is runs from Dharwad via Hubli, Yalivigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Hosadurga Road, Ajjampura, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur to KSR Bengaluru City.

Traction

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The train is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from end to end.

Speed

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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

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The train carries 21 coaches, including one air-conditioned coach. It shares its rake with Wodeyar 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

References

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  1. ^ Indian Railways, Retrieved 12 August 2017
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