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Shivamogga Town–KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express

The 12090 / 12089 Shivamogga Town - KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Western Railway zone that runs between Shivamogga Town and Bangalore City railway station in India.

Shivamogga Town - KSR Bengaluru
Jan Shatabdi Express [1]
Overview
Service typeSuperfast, Jan Shatabdi Express[2]
First service3 February 2019; 5 years ago (2019-02-03) [3]
Current operator(s)South Western Railways (SWR)
Route
TerminiShivamogga Town
KSR Bengaluru (SBC)
Stops6
Distance travelled274 km (170 mi)
Average journey time4 hours 15 mins in both directions.
Service frequencyDaily [a] [4]
Train number(s)12090 / 89
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car, 2nd Class seating[5]
Seating arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry car attached
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
ElectrificationYes
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum
, 64.5 km/h (40 mph), including halts.

It operates as train number 12090 from Shivamogga Town to Bangalore City railway station and as train number 12089 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.

It is among the latest trains introduced in the Jan Shatabdi Express series which were originally started by the then railway minister of India Mr. Nitish Kumar during the 2002 – 03 railway budget.[6][7]

Coaches

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The 12090 / 89 Shivamogga Town KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 12 2nd Class seating and 2 End on Generator coaches. It does not carry a Pantry car coach[8] As it is customary with most train services in India, Coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 12090 / 89 Shivamogga Town KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 274 km (170 mi) in 4 hours 15 mins averaging 64 km/h (40 mph) in both directions[9][10] As per Indian Railways 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route

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The 12090 / 89 Shivamogga Town KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Shivamogga Town via Bhadravati, Kadur Junction, Tumakuru to KSR Bengaluru.[11] The 12090 / 89 Shivamogga Town KSR Bengaluru Jan Shatabdi Express runs daily in both directions [12]

Traction

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As the entire route is fully electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WAG-9 or WAP-7(HOG Equipped) powers the train for its entire journey.

Notes

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  1. ^ Everyday

References

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  1. ^ "South Western Railway".
  2. ^ "Jan Shatabdi Trains List".
  3. ^ "South Western Railway".
  4. ^ "South Western Railway".
  5. ^ "South Western Railway".
  6. ^ http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/2002-03.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  7. ^ "Jan Shatabdi Trains List".
  8. ^ "South Western Railway".
  9. ^ "AII Jan Shatabdi (12090) Time Table from Shimoga Town to Yesvantpur Jn & Train Runs".
  10. ^ "Af Jan Shatabdi (12089) Time Table from Yesvantpur Jn to Shimoga Town & Train Runs".
  11. ^ "South Western Railway".
  12. ^ "South Western Railway".
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