The 12943 / 12944 Udyog Karmi Express is a Superfast Express express train of the Indian Railways in the Western Railway zone that runs between Valsad and Kanpur in India.[1][2]

Udyog Karmi Express
Udyog Karmi Express train board.
Overview
Service typeSuperfast Express
First service23 February 2007; 17 years ago (2007-02-23)
Current operator(s)Western Railway
Route
TerminiValsad (BL)
Kanpur Central (CNB)
Stops10
Distance travelled1,304 km (810 mi)
Average journey time20 hours 10 minutes
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)12943 / 12944
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph) maximum,
65 km/h (40 mph) average including halts.
Rake sharingRake sharing with 19051/19052 Shramik Express

It operates as train number 12943 from Valsad to Kanpur Central and as train number 12944 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

The train has been named 'Udyog Karmi' which translates to Industrial Worker in Devanagari as the train connects the two important industrial cities of Valsad & Kanpur in their respective states of Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

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The 12943 / 12944 Valsad–Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express presently has 2 AC 2 tier 6 AC 3 tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 Unreserved/General, 1 End on Generator and 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

 
Udyog Karmi Express – Sleeper Class coach

Service

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12943 Valsad–Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express covers the distance of 1,305 km in 20 hours 10 mins (65 km/h) and in 21 hours 40 mins as 12944 Kanpur Central–Valsad Udyog Karmi Express (60 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route & halts

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The 12943 / 12944 Valsad–Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express runs from Valsad via Bhestan, Nandurbar, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Khandwa, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Bina, Jhansi Junction, Orai to Kanpur Central.

Traction

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As the route is fully electrified, a Vadodara Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive hauls the train for its entire journey.

Schedule

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Train Number Station Code Departure Station Departure Time Departure Day Arrival Station Arrival Time Arrival Day
12943 BL Valsad 22:15 PM Wednesday Kanpur Central 18:25 PM Thursday
12944 CNB Kanpur Central 08:00 AM Friday Valsad 05:40 AM Saturday

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 19051/19052 Shramik Express.

References

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  1. ^ "12943/Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express". India Rail Info.
  2. ^ "12944/Kanpur Central - Valsad Udyog Karmi Express". India Rail Info.
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