Siddaganga Intercity Express
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Track gauge | Broad Gauge (1.676m) |
Siddaganga Intercity Express is a daily train that runs between Dharwad and Bengaluru in Karnataka, India. Until 2011, this train ran from Hubballi to Bengaluru. It was extended to Dharwad in 2011. It takes 8 hours 50 minutes to cover 490 kilometres (300 mi). It has 12 stops and 65 intermediate Stations. It is numbered as 12725/12726. The train belongs to Mysuru Division of South Western Railway.
Stops
This train goes through Haveri, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Bengaluru's Yeshwantpur Junction and terminates at Kranti Veera Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru) Railway Station.
Locomotive
This train is hauled by a WDP4 or WDP4B Locomotive of Krishnarajapuram shed from South Western Railway.
Speed
The train reaches 105 kilometres per hour (65 mph) near Davangere. Its average speed is 90 kilometres per hour (56 mph).
Rake and rake sharing
The train carries 21 coaches, including one air-conditioned coach.It shares its rake with Tippu Express and the Bangalore City-Shimoga Town Intercity express.
References
- "Siddhaganga InterCity Express/12726 SuperFast Dharwad/DWR to Bangalore City/SBC Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts". India Rail Info. 2012-06-22. Retrieved 2013-05-06.