Udyog Karmi Express


The 12943 / 12944 Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express is a Superfast express train of Indian Railways - Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.
It operates as train number 12943 from to and as train number 12944 in the reverse direction serving the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh.
The train has been named 'Udyog Karmi' which translates to Industrial Worker in Devangiri as the train connects the two important industrial cities of Valsad & Kanpur in their respective states of Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh.

Coaches

The 12943 / 44 Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express presently has 1 AC 2 tier cum AC 3 tier, 1 AC 3 tier, 14 Sleeper Class, 3 Unreserved/General & 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake coaches. 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 12943 Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express covers the distance of 1305 km in 23 hours 15 mins & in 23 hours 35 mins as 12944 Kanpur Central - Valsad Udyog Karmi Express.
As the average speed of the train is above, as per Indian Railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

Route and Halts

The 12943 / 44 Valsad Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express runs from Valsad via Jalgaon Junction, Itarsi Junction, Bhopal Junction, Jhansi Junction to Kanpur Central.

Traction

As the route is fully electrified, a Kanpur or Itarsi based WAP 4 hauls the train for its entire journey.

Timings

12943 Valsad - Kanpur Central Udyog Karmi Express leaves every Wednesday at 20:15 PM IST and reaches at 19:30 PM IST the next day.
12944 Kanpur Central - Valsad Udyog Karmi Express leaves every Friday at 08:00 AM IST and reaches at 07:35 AM IST the next day.

Reversals

Train reverses direction of travel once at Udhna Junction.

Rake Sharing

The train share its rake with 19051/19052 Valsad - Muzaffarpur Shramik Express.