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Hubballi–Gangavathi Express

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Hubballi–Gangavathi Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service3 June 2019
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
TerminiHubli Junction
Gangavathi
Stops8
Distance travelled165 km (103 mi)
Average journey time4 hours
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)17241 / 17242
On-board services
Class(es)General
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum,
42 km/h (26 mph), including halts

Hubballi–Gangavathi Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Hubli Junction and Gangavathi of Karnataka state in India.

Background

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This train was inaugurated on 3 June 2019 at Gangavathi railway station, flagged off by Karadi Sanganna Amarappa a BJP MP from Koppal (Lok Sabha constituency) and Paranna Munavalli a BJP MLA from Gangavathi for connectivity between the major commercial hub of North Karnataka-Hubli and rice bowl of Karnataka-Gangavathi of Karnataka State.[1]

Service

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The frequency of this train is daily, it covers the distance of 165 km with an average speed of 42 km/h.[2]

Routes

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This train passes through Gadag Junction and Ginigera Junction in both directions.

Traction

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As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4-based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

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References

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  1. ^ "New Hubballi-Gangavati-Hubballi Express train flagged off". The Hindu. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. ^ patrika.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019