Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 2 sampark-kranti trains run from Arsikere Jn to Dharwar - SAMPARK KRANTI (12629) and CDG SKRANTI EXP (22685).

Arsikere Jn to Dharwar SAMPARK KRANTI (12629) departs from Arsikere Jn station (ASK) at 17:00 and arrives Dharwar station (DWR) at 22:15. This train has 4 stoppages. Arsikere Jn to Dharwar sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1455 in First AC, Rs.880 in Second AC, Rs.635 in Third AC, Rs.525 in Chair Car and Rs.250 in Sleeper for this train.

Arsikere Jn to Dharwar CDG SKRANTI EXP (22685) departs from Arsikere Jn station (ASK) at 17:00 and arrives Dharwar station (DWR) at 22:15. This train has 3 stoppages. Arsikere Jn to Dharwar sampark-kranti fare is Rs.1455 in First AC, Rs.880 in Second AC, Rs.635 in Third AC, Rs.525 in Chair Car and Rs.250 in Sleeper for this train.

Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Arsikere Jn to Dharwar - SGNR HUMSAFAR (22498).

Arsikere Jn to Dharwar SGNR HUMSAFAR (22498) departs from Arsikere Jn station (ASK) at 15:20 and arrives Dharwar station (DWR) at 20:53. This train has 5 stoppages. Arsikere Jn to Dharwar humsafar fare is Rs.715 in Third AC for this train.