Solapur–Hassan Express

Solapur–Hassan Superfast Express
Overview
Service type	Express
First service	Inaugural 12 September 2012; 11 years ago,; Extended upto Hassan Junction on 13 June 2018; 5 years ago;
Current operator(s)	Central Railway
Route
Termini	Solapur (SUR); Hassan Junction (HAS)
Stops	15
Distance travelled	830 km (516 mi)
Average journey time	15h 36m
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	11311 / 11312
On-board services
Class(es)	AC first, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	On-board catering, ; E-catering
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	No
Other facilities	Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	53 km/h (33 mph) average including halts

The 11311 / 11312 Solapur–Hassan Express (previously 22133/22134 Solapur-Yesvantpur Superfast Express) is an Express train belonging to Central Railway zone that runs between Solapur and Hassan Junction in India. It is currently being operated with 11311/11312 train numbers on a daily basis.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Service[edit]

The 11311/Solapur–Hassan Express has an average speed of 52 km/h and covers 830 km in 16h 5m. The 11312/Hassan–Solapur Express has an average speed of 50 km/h and covers 830 km in 16h 30m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 21 coaches:

1 First AC and AC II Tier
3 AC II Tier
3 AC III Tier
9 Sleeper coaches
3 General Unreserved
1 SLR
1 EOG

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Solapur to Yesvantpur, and then handing over to a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed based WDP-4D diesel locomotive from Yesvantpur to Hassan and vice versa.

Notes[edit]

^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

This train service was inaugurated by Dr Mallikarjun Kharge who was Minister of Railway this train was especially for the people who want to travel from Gulbarga to Bangalore. There was shortage of trains on this route and especially Gulbarga people which was a big issue for them

References[edit]

External links[edit]

11311/Solapur–Yesvantpur Superfast Express India Rail Info
11312/YesvantpurSolapur Superfast Express India Rail Info

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[1] Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

[2] Cancellation / Partial Cancellation / Diversion of Trains due to Derailment on Wadi-Solapur Section of Central Railway

[3] PERMANENT AUGMENTATION WITH AC 3-TIER COACH

[4] UTILISE PIT LINE

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