Yesvantpur - Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service type Sampark Kranti Express
First service 22 January 2014 (2014-01-22)
Current operator(s) South Western Railway zone
Route
Start Yesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Stops 16
End Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
Distance travelled 2,865 km (1,780 mi)
Service frequency Bi-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s) 22686/22685
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements No
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities On-board Catering
E-Catering
Observation facilities ICF Coaches
Entertainment facilities No
Baggage facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 54 km/h (34 mph), including halts

The Yesvantpur - Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express is an express train 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/Yesvantpur - Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has averages speed of 54 km/hr and covers 2865 km in 52h 35m. The 22685/Yesvantpur - Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has averages speed of 56 km/hr and covers 2865 km in 50h 55m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consist of 23 coaches :

  • 1 First AC
  • 1 AC II Tier
  • 4 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 General Unreserved
  • 2 High Capacity Parcel Van
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Bengaluru to Pune. From Pune, train is hauled by a Bhusaval Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotive from New Delhi and vice versa.

Rake Sharing

The train shares its rake with 06541/06542 Yesvantpur - Pandharpur Tatkal Special.

Direction Reversal

Train Reverses its direction 2 times:

Notes

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

See also

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


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