KSR Bengaluru–Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express

The 12079 / 80 KSR Bengaluru - SSS Hubballi Jan Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of the Jan Shatabdi Express series belonging to Indian Railways - South Western Railway zone that runs between Bangalore City Junction and Hubli Junction in India. It is the fastest train after the KSR Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat Express between Bangalore and Hubli.

The tracks between Hubli and Bangalore were recently (March 2023) fully doubled, along with some straightening of the shorter radius curves. This has resulted in this train running faster by about 30 minutes, with a total journey time of 7 hours compared to 7 hours and 30 minutes earlier.

The soon to be introduced Vande Bharat Express between Hubli-Dharwad and Bangalore will most likely be faster than this train.

It operates as train number 12079 from Bangalore City Junction to Hubli Junction and as train number 12080 in the reverse direction serving the state of Karnataka.

It is part of the Jan Shatabdi Express series launched by the former railway minister of India, Mr. Nitish Kumar in the 2002 / 03 Rail Budget.

Coaches
The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express has 2 AC Chair Car, 12 2nd Class seating & 2 EOG. 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 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express covers the distance of 470 km in 7 hours 00 mins at 67 km/h in both directions.

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

Routing
The 12079 / 80 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Bangalore City Junction via Yesvantpur Junction, Tumakuru, Arsikere Junction, Birur Junction, Chikjajur Junction, Davangere, Harihar Ranibennur, Haveri to Hubli Junction

Traction
As the entire route is electrified, A krishnarajapuram based WAP 7 locomotive powers the train for its entire journey.

Operation
12079 Bangalore City Hubli Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Bangalore City Junction on a daily basis arriving Hubli Junction the same day.

12080 Hubli Bangalore City Jan Shatabdi Express runs from Hubli Junction on a daily basis arriving Bangalore City Junction the same day.