Udyog Karmi Express

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.

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
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.



Service
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, as per Indian Railways rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.

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

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