Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express

Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service type	Sampark Kranti Express
First service	22 January 2014
Current operator(s)	South Western Railways
Route
Termini	Yesvantpur Junction (YPR); Chandigarh Junction (CDG)
Stops	12
Distance travelled	2,865 km (1,780 mi)
Average journey time	52h 35m
Service frequency	Bi-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)	22685 / 22686
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
Baggage facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts

The 22685 / 22686 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 an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 2865 km in 52h 35m.
The 22685/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 2865 km in 50h 55m.

Route & Halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 23 coaches:

1 First AC
2 AC II Tier
5 AC III Tier
08 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 based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Bengaluru to New Delhi and vice versa.

Rake sharing

The train shares its rake with 16541/16542 Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice:

Notes

Runs two days in a week for every direction.

References

External links

22685/Yesvantpur–Chandigarh Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info
22686/Chandigarh–Yesvantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express India Rail Info

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[1] Runs two days in a week for every direction.

[2] Temporary Halt of Express Trains for pilgrims travelling during Shri Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi programme

[3] Temporary Halt at Uruli station on Pune-Daund section for pilgrims

[4] Electric engine debut for passenger train

[5] NEW STOPPAGE OF TRAINS AT VARIOUS STATIONS

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