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Siddhaganga Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
First serviceJuly 1, 1997; 27 years ago (1997-07-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiDharwad
Bangalore City
Stops17
Distance travelled490 km (304 mi)
Average journey time8 hours 50 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)12725 / 12726
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways ICF Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Route map

Siddaganga Intercity Express is a daily express 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 17 stops and 65 intermediate Stations. It is numbered as 12725/12726. The train belongs to Mysuru Division of South Western Railway.

12725 Siddaganga express at SBC

Stops

This train originates from Dharwad and goes through Hubli, Yaluvigi, Haveri, Byadgi, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Chikjajur, Hosadurga Road, Ajjampura, Birur, Kadur, Arsikere, Tiptur, Tumakuru, Yeshwantpur and terminates at Bangalore City railway station.

Locomotive

This train is hauled by a WDP4 Locomotive of Krishnarajapuram or Hubballi 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–Shivamogga Town Intercity Express.

Day 1 - 12613>20651 Day 2 - 20652>12725 Day 3 - 12726>12614

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. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2013.