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Hubballi–Kochuveli Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
LocaleKarnataka, Kerala
First service3 December 2009; 15 years ago (2009-12-03)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiHubballi Junction (UBL)
Thiruvananthapuram North (TVCN)
Stops20
Distance travelled1,294 km (804 mi)
Average journey time23h 45m
Service frequencyWeekly [a]
Train number(s)12777/12778
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, AC 3 tier Economy, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph), including halts
Route map

The 12777 / 12778 Hubballi–Thiruvananthapuram North Superfast Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Hubballi Junction and Thiruvananthapuram North.It began operations as Kochuveli–Yeswanthpur weekly express and was later extended to Hubballi. It is currently being operated on a weekly basis.[1]

Service

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The 12777/Hubballi–Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1294 km in 23h 45m. The 12778/Thiruvananthapuram North–Hubballi Weekly Superfast Express has an average speed of 54 km/h and covers 1294 km in 23h 45m.

Schedule

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12777 - SSS Hubballi Junction → Kochuveli
Station Name Station Code Arrival Departure Day
SSS Hubballi Junction UBL - 06:55 1
Arsikere Junction ASK 11:35 11:40
Chikka Banavara Junction BAW 13:38 13:40
Banaswadi BAND 15:43 15:45
Krishnarajapuram KJM 16:03 16:05
Bangarapet Junction BWT 16:47 16:48
Salem Junction SA 19:47 19:50
Erode Junction ED 20:47 20:50
Palakkad Junction PGT 23:17 23:20
Ernakulam Town ERN 01:45 01:50 2
Tiruvalla TRVL 03:24 03:25
Kollam Junction QLN 04:57 05:00
Thiruvananthapuram North TVCN 06:35 -
12778 - Kochuveli → SSS Hubballi Junction
Thiruvananthapuram North TVCN - 12:50 1
Kollam Junction QLN 13:40 13:43
Tiruvalla TRVL 14:47 14:48
Ernakulam Town ERN 16:55 17:00
Palakkad Junction PGT 19:32 19:35
Erode Junction ED 22:20 22:25
Salem Junction SA 23:22 23:25
Bangarapet Junction BWT 02:34 02:35 2
Banaswadi BAND 03:43 03:45
Chikka Banavara Junction BAW 04:23 04:24
Arsikere Junction ASK 06:40 06:45
SSS Hubballi Junction UBL 12:30 -

Route and halts

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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The train has standard LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 130 km/h. The train consists of 21 coaches:

  • 2 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier Economy
  • 7 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
  • 1 End on Generator Car

Traction

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The train is hauled by a Hubballi WAP-7 electric locomotive in both directions.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "12778/Thiruvananthapuram North (Kochuveli) - SSS Hubballi Weekly SF Express (PT) - Kochuveli to Hubli SWR/South Western Zone - Railway Enquiry". indiarailinfo.com. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
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