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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
| name = Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
| image = Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express.jpg
| image =
| type = [[Sampark Kranti Express]]
| type = [[Sampark Kranti SF Express]]
| status =
| status =
| locale = [[Karnataka]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] & [[Delhi]]
| locale = [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Haryana]] & [[Delhi]]
| first =<small>(''12649/50'')</small>'''{{start date and age|df=yes|2004|2|8}}'''<ref name="tn">{{cite web|title=Sampark Kranti Express trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=4151|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=1 October 2004}}</ref>
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2004|2|8}}<ref name="tn">{{cite web|title=Sampark Kranti Express trains|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=4151|work=[[Government of India]]|publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]]|accessdate=1 October 2004}}</ref>
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| operator = [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]
| start = [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yesvantpur]] '''(YPR)'''
| start = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} (YPR)
| stops = 8
| stops = 8 <small>(''12649/50'')</small><br>12 <small>(''12629/30'')</small><br>15 <small>(''22685/86'')</small>
| end = {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} (NZM)
| end = [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] '''(NZM)''' <small>(''12649/50'') and (''12629/30'')</small><br> [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] '''(CDG)''' <small>(''22685/86'')</small>
| distance = {{convert|2279|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = 2276 km <small>(''12649/50'')</small><br> 2614 km <small>(''12629/30'')</small><br> 2884 km <small>(''22685/86'')</small>
| frequency = Daily <small>(in addition of all trains)</small>
| frequency = 5 days a week
| trainnumber = ''12649/12650'',<br>''12629/12630'',<br>''22685/22686''
| trainnumber = 12649 / 12650
| class = 1st AC+2nd AC (1),2nd AC (1) AC 3rd (4), Sleeper (10), General (2)
| class = AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = Available
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Available
| sleeping = Yes
| baggage = Available
| baggage = Available
| observation = Large windows
| pantry car = Available
| otherfacilities = Below the seats
| catering = Available
| catering = Available
| stock = [[ICF Coaches]]
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = [[Broad Gauge]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}} <br> [[Broad Gauge]]
| speed = {{convert|65|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts.
| speed = Average - 65km/h
| map = [[File:Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Kacheguda) Route map.jpg|thumb|12649/12650 Karnataka Samparkkranti SF Express (via Kacheguda) Route map|250px]]
Maximum - 110km/h
| map_state =
| map = [[File:Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Kacheguda) Route map.jpg|thumb|12649/12650 Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Kacheguda) Route map|250px]]
[[File:Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Hubli) Route map.jpg|thumb|12629/12630 Karnataka Samparkkranti Express (via Hubli) Route map|250px]]
| map_state = collapsed
}}
}}

'''Sampark Kranti express''' of [[Karnataka]] is a train service in [[India]], which runs between [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yesvantpur]] near [[Bangalore]] to [[Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] near [[Delhi]]. In addition another Karnataka Sampark Kranti started which runs between [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] and [[Yeshvantapur railway station|Yeshvantapur]]. It provides a substitute to the [[Karnataka Express]] and also of superfast category. The frequency of these trains in compilation of all the Sampark Kranti is daily. These trains provide an alternative link between ''[[Bangalore City railway station|Bangalore City]]'' and ''[[New Delhi railway station|New Delhi]]'' stations.
The 12649 / 12650 '''Karnataka Sampark Kranti SF Express''' of [[Karnataka]] is a Superfast Express train service of [[Sampark Kranti Express]] series in India, which runs between [[Yesvantpur Junction railway station|Yesvantpur]] in [[Bangalore]] to {{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}} in [[Delhi]]. In addition another Karnataka Sampark Kranti started which runs between {{stnlnk|Chandigarh}} and {{stnlnk|Yeshvantapur}}. It provides a substitute to the [[Karnataka SF Express]] and also of superfast express category. The frequency of these trains in compilation of all the Sampark Kranti is daily. These trains provide an alternative link between ''[[Bangalore City railway station]]'' and ''{{stnlnk|New Delhi}}'' stations. It is the India's first Sampark Kranti SF Express train started by railways which started in 2004


==History==
==History==
The train was introduced 8 February 2004.<ref name="tn" />
The train was introduced 8 February 2004.<ref name="tn" />
The train was introduced as a bi-weekly for initial years, and then existed as a tri-weekly train for some later years. At present the train runs five times a week. Later-on the second version of the train was introduced in 2009. It had a longer route than the parent train. It was introduced as a bi-weekly train. It was an alternative train for trains like ''[[Goa Express]]'', ''[[Jhelum Express]]'' and ''[[Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station|Hazrat Nizamuddin]] - [[Mysore]] [[Swarna Jayanti Express]]''. Mainly the train was introduced for passengers of [[Hubli]] and [[Pune]].
The train was introduced as a bi-weekly for initial years, and then existed as a tri-weekly train for some later years. At present the train runs five times a week. Later-on the second version of the train was introduced in 2009. It had a longer route than the parent train. It was introduced as a bi-weekly train. It was an alternative train for trains like ''[[Goa Express]]'', ''[[Jhelum Express]]'' and ''{{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}–[[Mysore Swarna Jayanti Express]]''. Mainly the train was introduced for passengers of [[Hubli]] and [[Pune]].


In late 2012, another longer bi-weekly train was introduced till [[Chandigarh railway station|Chandigarh]] via Delhi. The schedule of both the longer trains were synchronized from Yeshwantpur to Delhi. For some technical reasons the schedule of the trains was increased. Normally the train used to take 3 hours between ''[[Bhopal]]'' and ''[[Jhansi]]'', whereas the trains now take 6 hours between them, which includes a whole night. The technical stops with the duration of the halt were also increased.
In late 2012, another longer bi-weekly train was introduced till {{stnlnk|Chandigarh}} via Delhi. The schedule of both the longer trains were synchronized from Yeshwantpur to Delhi. For some technical reasons the schedule of the trains was increased. Normally the train used to take 3 hours between [[Bhopal]] and [[Jhansi]], whereas the trains now take 6 hours between them, which includes a whole night. The technical stops with the duration of the halt were also increased.


==Routes==
==Route and halts==
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express has 3 routes:


* '''{{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}'''
*'''12649/50''' via [[Kacheguda]] covering 2276&nbsp;km in 35 hours 15 minutes 5 days a week,
* {{stnlnk|Tumakuru}}
* {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Davangere}}
* {{stnlnk|Haveri}}
* {{stnlnk|Hubli Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gadag Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Koppal}}
* {{stnlnk|Hosapete Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Ballari Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Guntakal Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Pendekallu Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}}
* {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}
* {{stnlnk|Kazipet Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Balharshah}}
* {{stnlnk|Nagpur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Bhopal Junction}},
* {{stnlnk|Jhansi Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Gwalior}}
* '''{{stnlnk|Hazrat Nizamuddin}}'''


==Traction==
'''Dharmavaram''', '''Kurnool City''', '''Kacheguda''', '''Balharshah''', '''Nagpur''', '''Bhopal''', '''Jhansi''', '''Gwalior''' to '''Hazrat Nizamuddin'''.


Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Lallaguda|Lallaguda]]-based [[WAP-7]] locomotive from YPR to NZM.
*'''12629/30''' via [[Hubli]] covering 2610&nbsp;km in 43 hours 45 minutes 2 days a week,

'''Arsikere''', '''Davangere''', '''Hubballi''', '''Belgavi''', '''Miraj''', '''Pune''', '''Manmad''', '''Bhusaval''', '''Bhopal''', '''Jhansi''' to '''Hazrat Nizamuddin'''.

*'''22685/86''' via [[Hubli]] covering 2866&nbsp;km in 52 hours 30 minutes 2 days a week,

'''Arsikere''', '''Davangere''', '''Hubballi''', '''Belgavi''', '''Miraj''', '''Pune''', '''Manmad''', '''Bhusaval''', '''Bhopal''', '''Jhansi''', '''New Delhi''', '''Ambala Cantt.''' to '''Chandigarh'''.

==Traction==


==Rake sharing==
* Train no. 12649/50 are hauled by a [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapuram]] based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive from '''YPR''' to '''KCG''' and handing over to a [[Lallaguda railway station|Lallaguda]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotive from '''KCG''' to '''NZM''' and vice versa.
The train shares its rake with 12629/12630 [[Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Hubballi)]].
* Train no. 12629/30 are hauled by a [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapuram]] based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive from '''YPR''' to '''PUNE''' and then handing over to a [[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotive from '''PUNE''' to '''NZM''' and vice versa.
* Train no. 22685/86 are hauled by a [[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapuram]] based [[WDP-4D]] locomotive from '''YPR''' to '''PUNE''' and then handing over to a [[Ghaziabad railway station|Ghaziabad]] based [[WAP 7]] locomotive from '''PUNE''' to '''CDG''' and vice versa.


==Relevance==
==Relevance==
[[Sampark kranti Express]] were introduced to provide faster connectivity from other than state capitals to the Country capital. Sampark kranti i.e. revolution in connectivity was aimed at providing a very fast connectivity. 12649/50 travels faster than the Karnataka Express and is quite preferred.
[[Sampark Kranti Express]] were introduced to provide faster connectivity from other than state capitals to the Country capital. Sampark Kranti i.e. revolution in connectivity was aimed at providing a very fast connectivity. 12649/50 travels faster than the Karnataka Express and is quite preferred.


==Speed==
==Speed==
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express runs at an average speed of approx 65&nbsp;km/h (40.3m/h)and peak speed approx 110&nbsp;km/h (68.3m/h). The peak speed of '''12629/30''' is mainly seen between [[Manmad railway station|Manmad Junction]] and [[Bhusawal railway station|Bhusawal Junction]], which is 69&nbsp;km/h. Whereas the peak speed of '''12649/50''' is between Dharmavaram Junction and Dhone Junction which is 95&nbsp;km/h.
Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express runs at an average speed of approx 65&nbsp;km/h (40.3m/h)and peak speed approx 110&nbsp;km/h (68.3m/h). The peak speed of 12629/30 is mainly seen between {{stnlnk|Manmad Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Bhusawal Junction}}, which is 69&nbsp;km/h. Whereas the peak speed of 12649/50 is between Dharmavaram Junction and Dhone Junction which is 95&nbsp;km/h.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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== References ==
== References ==
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/rail/20040208.htm|title=Karnataka Sampark Kranti flagged off - Rediff.com India News|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/rail/20040208.htm|title=Karnataka Sampark Kranti flagged off Rediff.com India News|publisher=rediff.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Samparka-Kranti-eludes-north-Karnataka-region/articleshow/13624884.cms|title=Samparka Kranti eludes north Karnataka region - The Times of India|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|accessdate=2014-05-30}}
*{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangalore/Samparka-Kranti-eludes-north-Karnataka-region/articleshow/13624884.cms|title=Samparka Kranti eludes north Karnataka region|work=The Times of India|accessdate=2014-05-30}}


==External links==
==External links==
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Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express
Overview
Service typeSampark Kranti SF Express
LocaleKarnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana & Delhi
First service8 February 2004; 20 years ago (2004-02-08)[1]
Current operator(s)South Western Railway
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)
Stops8
Distance travelled2,279 km (1,416 mi)
Service frequency5 days a week
Train number(s)12649 / 12650
On-board services
Class(es)AC First Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Broad Gauge
Operating speed65 km/h (40 mph) average including halts.
Route map
12649/12650 Karnataka Samparkkranti SF Express (via Kacheguda) Route map

The 12649 / 12650 Karnataka Sampark Kranti SF Express of Karnataka is a Superfast Express train service of Sampark Kranti Express series in India, which runs between Yesvantpur in Bangalore to Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi. In addition another Karnataka Sampark Kranti started which runs between Chandigarh and Yeshvantapur. It provides a substitute to the Karnataka SF Express and also of superfast express category. The frequency of these trains in compilation of all the Sampark Kranti is daily. These trains provide an alternative link between Bangalore City railway station and New Delhi stations. It is the India's first Sampark Kranti SF Express train started by railways which started in 2004

History

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The train was introduced 8 February 2004.[1] The train was introduced as a bi-weekly for initial years, and then existed as a tri-weekly train for some later years. At present the train runs five times a week. Later-on the second version of the train was introduced in 2009. It had a longer route than the parent train. It was introduced as a bi-weekly train. It was an alternative train for trains like Goa Express, Jhelum Express and Hazrat NizamuddinMysore Swarna Jayanti Express. Mainly the train was introduced for passengers of Hubli and Pune.

In late 2012, another longer bi-weekly train was introduced till Chandigarh via Delhi. The schedule of both the longer trains were synchronized from Yeshwantpur to Delhi. For some technical reasons the schedule of the trains was increased. Normally the train used to take 3 hours between Bhopal and Jhansi, whereas the trains now take 6 hours between them, which includes a whole night. The technical stops with the duration of the halt were also increased.

Route and halts

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Traction

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Both trains are hauled by a Lallaguda-based WAP-7 locomotive from YPR to NZM.

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 12629/12630 Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (via Hubballi).

Relevance

[edit]

Sampark Kranti Express were introduced to provide faster connectivity from other than state capitals to the Country capital. Sampark Kranti i.e. revolution in connectivity was aimed at providing a very fast connectivity. 12649/50 travels faster than the Karnataka Express and is quite preferred.

Speed

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Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express runs at an average speed of approx 65 km/h (40.3m/h)and peak speed approx 110 km/h (68.3m/h). The peak speed of 12629/30 is mainly seen between Manmad Junction and Bhusawal Junction, which is 69 km/h. Whereas the peak speed of 12649/50 is between Dharmavaram Junction and Dhone Junction which is 95 km/h.

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Sampark Kranti Express trains". Government of India. Press Information Bureau. Retrieved 1 October 2004.
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