The 12079/80 KSR Bengaluru - SSS Hubballi Jan Shatabdi Express is a Daily Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Western Railway zone that runs between KSR Bengaluru and Hubballi Junction in India. It is the fastest train after the KSR Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Hubballi.
The tracks between Hubballi and Bengaluru are fully doubled, along with some straightening of the shorter radius curves. This has resulted in this train running faster by about 30 minutes, with a total journey time of 7 hours compared to 7 hours and 30 minutes earlier.
The SBC DWR Vande Bharat Express between Dharwad and Bengaluru and Belagavi and KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express is faster than this train.
It operates as train number 12079 from KSR Bengaluru to and as train number 12080 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.
It is part of the Jan Shatabdi Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002–03 Rail Budget.
Coaches
The 12079/80 - Jan Shatabdi Express has two AC Chair Car, 12 2nd Class seating and two EOG. It does not carry a Pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
The 12079/80 - Jan Shatabdi Expres covers the distance of in 7 hours 00 mins at in both directions.
As the average speed of the train is above , as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 12079/80 Jan Shatabdi Express runs from KSR Bengaluru via , , , , Chikjajur Junction, , , Ranibennur, and to .
Traction
As the entire route is electrified, A Hubballi-based WAP 7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.
Operation
12079 KSR Bengaluru Hubballi Junction Jan Shatabdi Express runs from KSR Bengaluru on a daily basis arriving Hubballi Junction the same day .
12080 Hubli Bangalore City Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Hubli Junction on a daily basis arriving Bangalore City Junction the same day .
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