Yesvantpur–Bikaner Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Bikaner Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Western Railways
Start: (YPR)
Stops:34
End: (BKN)
Distance:2445km (1,519miles)
Journeytime:50 hours 20 mins
Frequency:Bi-Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:On-board catering,
E-catering
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:16587 / 16588
Speed:49km/h average including halts

The 16587 / 16588 Yesvantpur–Bikaner Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.

It operates as train number 16587 from Yesvantpur Junction to Bikaner Junction and as train number 16588 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.[1]

Coaches

The 16587 / 88 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express has one AC-1 Tier, one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It doesn't carry a pantry car.[2]

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 16587 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express covers the distance of 2442km (1,517miles) in 50 hours 10 mins (49 km/h) and in 53 hours 05 mins as the 16588 Bikaner Junction–Yesvantpur Junction Express (46 km/h).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 16587 / 88 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via,,,,,,,,,,,,,, to Bikaner Junction.

Traction

As the entire route is fully not electrified, it is hauled by Diesel & Electric Loco Shed, Krishnarajapuram based WDP-4D on its entire journey.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice, at:

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Additional coach . The Hindu . 18 March 2017 . 24 January 2019 .
  2. News: Maha: 11 wagons of goods train derail in Dahanu, no casualties reported . Business Standard . 4 July 2016 . ANI . 24 January 2019 .