Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express

Train service by Indian Railways

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti Express
First service22 January 2014; 10 years ago (2014-01-22)
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
Stops12
Distance travelled2,865 km (1,780 mi)
Average journey time49 hrs 35 min
Service frequencyBi-weekly [a]
Train number(s)22685 / 22686
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Baggage facilitiesYes (under the seats)
Technical
Rolling stockRefurbished Utkrisht ICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV AC at 60 Hz
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts
Rake maintenancePrimary Maintenance at Yesvantapur (YPR) and Secondary Maintenance at Chandigarh Junction (CDG)

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

  • 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

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 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

The train is hauled by Bhusaval shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive between Chandigarh and Pune. And between Pune and Yesvantapur, the train is hauled by Krishnarajapuram based WDP-4 or WDP-4D.[5]

Rake sharing

Chandigarh–Yesvantapur Sampark Kranti Express standing at Miraj Junction

The train shares its rake with 16541/16542 Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction at Pune Junction

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.

References

  1. ^ Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme
  2. ^ Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims
  3. ^ Electric engine debut for passenger train
  4. ^ NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS
  5. ^ "22686/Chandigarh - Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express - Chandigarh to Yesvantpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

External links

  • 22685/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
  • 22686/Chandigarh–Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
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