Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express Explained

Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express
Type:Intercity Express
Operator:South Western Railway zone
Stops:9
End:Bidar
Distance:668km (415miles)
Journeytime:7 hours 05 mins
Frequency:Tri-weekly
Class:General unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:16577 / 16578
Speed:49.5km/h

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between and Bidar in India.[1]

It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Bidar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express has one AC chair car, six Chair cars, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not 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 16577 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333.1km (207miles) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/h) and in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar–Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 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 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via, Kadur Junction railway station to Bidar.

Traction

As the route is electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

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Notes and References

  1. News: Harihar-Yeshwantpur train timings revised . The Hindu . 20 July 2017 . 24 January 2019 .
  2. News: New train between Harihar and Yeshwantpur flagged off . 8 November 2014 . The Hindu . Pradeepkumar . Kadkol . 24 January 2019 .