Bangalore City–Shivamogga Town Intercity Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| First service | 8 December 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Bangalore City |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Shimoga Town |
| Distance travelled | 274 km (170 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 17 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 20651 / 20652 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways ICF Coaches |
| Track gauge | Indian Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) |
The 20651 / 20652 Bangalore City – Shimoga Town Intercity Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangalore City and Shimoga Town in India.[1]
It operates as train number 20651 from Bangalore City to Shimoga Town and as train number 20652 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.
Coaches
The 20651 / 52 Bangalore City - Shimoga Town Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 20651 Bangalore City – Shimoga Town Intercity Express covers the distance of 274 km (170 mi) in 5 hours 15 mins (52 km/hr) & in 5 hours 20 mins as the 20652 Shimoga Town - Bangalore City Intercity Express (51 km/hr).[3]
As the average speed of the train is more than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16201 / 02 Bangalore City – Shimoga Town Intercity Express runs from Bangalore City via Yesvantpur Junction, Arsikere Junction to Shimoga Town.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli Junction based WDP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
Rake maintenance and rake sharing
Rakes are maintained by Mysuru Division of South Western Railway. This train shares its rakes with Siddhaganga Intercity Express and Tippu Express. Day 1 - 12613>20651 Day 2 - 20652>12725 Day 3 - 12726>12614
References
External links
- 16201 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16202 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
