The Karnataka Express

The Karnataka Express is a daily Superfast train that runs between the Indian Capital New Delhi and Bangalore City, the Capital of Karnataka.

It is one of the most wanted trains, joining New Delhi to South India. It is also one of the most regular and punctual trains in India. The

Karnataka Express has a colourful history. This train was introduced as a bi-weekly for initial years, and then existed as a tri-weekly train

for some later years. The Karnataka Express ran merged with the present Kerala Express up to Jolarpettai and was popular as KK. It ran via

Bhopal, Nagpur, Vijaywada and Jolarpettai. In the remaining two days of the week, it was merged with the Andhra Pradesh Express. In 1987 this

train was bifurcated from the Kerala Express. Karnataka Express then ran via Guntakal, Secunderabad. Later it was diverted via Wadi, Daund,

Manmad, Bhusaval, Itarsi and Bhopal; which is its current route.The number alloted for New Delhi - Bangalore City (down) train is 12628 and

12627 is for the return (up) train. The train has been given the name 'Karnataka' as it connects the Capital of Karnataka to New Delhi. The

nomenclature is same as that of the Andhra Pradesh Express, Tamil Nadu Express, Goa Express and the Kerala Express.