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]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Sampark Kranti Express |
| First service | 22 January 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) Chandigarh Junction (CDG) |
| Stops | 12 |
| Distance travelled | 2,865 km (1,780 mi) |
| Average journey time | 49 hrs 35 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-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 arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering, E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | ICF coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average including halts. |
| Rake maintenance |
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Service
edit- 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
editThe important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
editThe 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
editThe 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
edit
The train shares its rake with 16541/16542 Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express.
Direction reversal
editThe train reverses its direction at Pune Junction
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Runs two days in a week for every direction.
References
edit- ^ Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme
- ^ Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims
- ^ Electric engine debut for passenger train
- ^ NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS
- ^ "22686/Chandigarh - Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express - Chandigarh to Yesvantpur SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
External links
edit- 22685/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
- 22686/Chandigarh–Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
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