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{{short description|Train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express
| image = 
| image_width = 
| caption = 
| type = [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| locale = 
| first = 
| last =
| operator = [[East Coast Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}} ('''BBS''')
| stops = 16
| end = {{stnlnk|Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru}} ('''SMVB''')
| distance = {{convert|1511|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 27h 20m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack = 
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF coach]]
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification = 
| trainnumber = 12845/12846
| speed = {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
| map = [[File:(Bhubaneswar - Yesvantpur) Express Route map.jpg|300px]]
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}}

'''Bhubaneswar–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Superfast Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|Superfast]] train belonging to [[East Coast Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}} and [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru]] in India. It is currently being operated with 12845/12846 train numbers on a weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8794&did=14918224602276B07F10DCF25F33025BB54352085C29E.web91 Trains Rescheduled/Partially Cancelled due to Traffic Block]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/passengers-furious-over-yeswantapur-special-delay/article19153202.ece Passengers furious over Yeswantapur special delay]</ref><ref>[https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2016/feb/01/south-central-railway-regulates-trains-in-rajahmundry-vizag-section-886933.html South Central Railway Regulates Trains in Rajahmundry-Vizag Section]</ref>

== Service==

The 12845/Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express has an average speed of 49&nbsp;km/h and covers 1511&nbsp;km in 27h 20m. The 12845/Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/h and covers 1511&nbsp;km in 26h 45m.

== Route and halts ==

The important halts of the train are:

* {{stnlnk|Bhubaneswar}}
* {{stnlnk|Khurda Road Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Brahmapur}}
* {{rws|Vizianagaram Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Vijayawada Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Rajahmundry}}
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}
* {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Whitefield|India}}
* {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}
* [[Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal]]

==Coach composition==

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 23 coaches:

* 2 AC II Tier
* 3 AC III Tier
* 11 Sleeper coaches
* 1 Pantry car
* 4 General Unreserved
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

== Traction==

Both trains are hauled by a [[Electric Loco Shed, Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Bhubaneswar to [[Visakhapatnam]]. From Visakhapatnam trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode Loco Shed]]-based [[WAP-4]] electric locomotive from Bhubaneswar and vice versa.

==Rake sharing==

The train shares its rake with 12829/12830 [[Bhubaneswar–Chennai Central Express]].

==Direction reversal==

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

* {{stnlnk|Visakhapatnam Junction}}

== Schedule ==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Train number !! Station code !! Departure station !! Departure time !! Departure day !! Arrival station !! Arrival time !! Arrival day
|-
| 12845 || BBS || Bhubaneswar || 7:30 AM || Sunday || Bangalore Cantonment || 10:50 AM || Monday 
|-
| 12846 || BNC || Bangalore Cantonment || 8:25 AM || Tuesday || Bhubaneswar || 11:15 AM || Wednesday 
|}

== See also ==

* [[Bangalore Cantonment railway station]]
* [[Bhubaneswar railway station]]
* [[Bhubaneswar–Chennai Central Express]]

==Notes==
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== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1768 12845/Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru Cantt. Superfast Express] India Rail Info
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/194 12846/Bengaluru Cantt.–Bhubaneswar Superfast Express] India Rail Info

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