Karnataka Express
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Karnataka Express is a daily superfast train that runs between New Delhi
and Bangalore
.
and shares its rake with 2657/2658 Chennai mail between Bangalore and Chennai. This train has 1 First AC coach, 2 AC 2 tier coaches, 3 AC 3 tier coaches, 13 sleeper class coaches, 2 unreserved coaches and a Pantry car, excluding the luggage vans. Pantry is not used by 2657/58 and is detached at Bangalore.
which was then tri-weekly. This train was augmented with the present Kerala Express
and was popular as the KK and ran via Jolarpettai, Vijayawada
, Balarshah, nagpur
and Bhopal. The remaining 2 days of the week was taken by Andhra Pradesh express.
In 1987 this train was bifurcated from the Kerala Express. Karnataka then ran via Guntakal
, Secunderabad
. Later it was diverted via Wadi
, Daund
, Manmad
, Bhusaval, Itarsi
, Bhopal etc.
section.
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
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Route and equipment
The number allotted to this train for the route Bangalore to New Delhi is 2627, for the return route, it is 2628. It starts from Bangalore City Jn. (SBC) at 19:20 hrs everyday and reaches New Delhi (NDLS) at 10:35 hrs on the third day. On the return route, it starts from New Delhi at 21.15 hrs and reaches Bangalore City Jn. at 13.40 hrs on the third day. While it covers a total distance of 2406 km (1,495 mi) in the upward route i.e. Bangalore - New Delhi in 39 hours and 15 minutes, in the return route, however it covers a total distance of 2456 km (1,526.1 mi) in 40 hours and 25 minutes. It is being run by South Western RailwaySouth Western Railway
The South Western Railway is one of the 16 railway zones in India. It is headquartered at Hubli and comprises Bangalore, Mysore divisions of the erstwhile Southern Railway and the reorganized Hubli division of the erstwhile South Central Railway which includes Hospet and Bellary. The division...
and shares its rake with 2657/2658 Chennai mail between Bangalore and Chennai. This train has 1 First AC coach, 2 AC 2 tier coaches, 3 AC 3 tier coaches, 13 sleeper class coaches, 2 unreserved coaches and a Pantry car, excluding the luggage vans. Pantry is not used by 2657/58 and is detached at Bangalore.
Introduction
This train was introduced as a bi-weekly in the same slot as Tamil Nadu ExpressTamil Nadu Express
The Tamil Nadu Express or T.N. Express is a passenger train route of the Indian Railways. The train was first started on 7 August 1976 by then Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi as a bi-weekly was the first State named train of the south...
which was then tri-weekly. This train was augmented with the present Kerala Express
Kerala Express
The Kerala Express is a super fast express train of the Indian Railways that runs between New Delhi and Trivandrum Central. It is a daily train that covers a distance of 3,036 kilometers in 50 hours, 50 minutes when it runs from New Delhi to Trivandrum with 40 stops at an average speed of...
and was popular as the KK and ran via Jolarpettai, Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
, Balarshah, nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
and Bhopal. The remaining 2 days of the week was taken by Andhra Pradesh express.
In 1987 this train was bifurcated from the Kerala Express. Karnataka then ran via Guntakal
Guntakal
Guntakal is a town in Anantapur district in the southwestern part of the state of Andhra Pradesh and 50 km away from Bellary of Karnataka, India. It has a population of 2,26,658...
, Secunderabad
Secunderabad
Secunderabad popularly known as the twin city of Hyderabad is located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh north of Hyderabad. Named after Sikandar Jah, the third Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, Secunderabad was founded in 1806 AD as a British cantonment...
. Later it was diverted via Wadi
Wadi
Wadi is the Arabic term traditionally referring to a valley. In some cases, it may refer to a dry riverbed that contains water only during times of heavy rain or simply an intermittent stream.-Variant names:...
, Daund
Daund
Daund is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. In ancient times a sage, 'Dhaumya Rishi' used to stay here, hence people started calling this place after him: 'Dhaum'. Gradually 'Dhaum' became 'Dhoand', then 'Dhaundh', and before it getting corrupted to...
, Manmad
Manmad
Manmad is one of the cities in Nasik district in the state of Maharashtra state in India. It is the third largest city in Nasik district, with a population of approximately 125,000...
, Bhusaval, Itarsi
Itarsi
Itarsi is a city in Madhya Pradesh sn central India. Itarsi is located in Hoshangabad District, south of the city of Hoshangabad. Itarsi is a commercial hub for agricultural goods, and is also famous for its railway junction. The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Tawa Dam are nearby...
, Bhopal etc.
Superfast
This train is one of the superfast train from Bangalore and generally runs with dual engines in the Bangalore-ItarsiItarsi
Itarsi is a city in Madhya Pradesh sn central India. Itarsi is located in Hoshangabad District, south of the city of Hoshangabad. Itarsi is a commercial hub for agricultural goods, and is also famous for its railway junction. The Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Tawa Dam are nearby...
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Accidents
- This train met with an accident in 1991 in the Makalidurga ghats at about 50 km (31.1 mi) from Bangalore on a rainy evening.
See also
- Bangalore City Railway StationBangalore City Railway StationBangalore City Railway station is located across the Kempegowda Bus Station in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It is an important hub of the South Western Railway. The station has 10 platforms and two entrances.-Junction:...
- New Delhi Railway StationNew Delhi Railway StationThe New Delhi Railway Station , station code NDLS, situated between Ajmeri Gate and Paharganj is the main railway station in Delhi. New Delhi railway station is the second busiest and one of the largest in India. It handles over 300 trains each day with 16 platforms and about 360,000 passengers...