Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express
Type:Mail/Express
First:01 March 2014
Operator:South Western Railways
Start: (YPR)
Stops:13
End: (KCG)
Distance:612km (380miles)
Journeytime:13 hours 15 mins
Frequency:Tri-Weekly
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No pantry car attached
E-catering available
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:16569 / 16570
Speed:110km/h maximum,
52km/h average including halts

The 16569 / 16570 Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between and in India.

Background

This train was inaugurated on 1 March 2014, Flagged off by Mallikarjun Kharge Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Bangalore and Hyderabad.[1]

Service

The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 612 km with an average speed of 46 km/h.[2]

Routes

This train passes through,,, and for by passing both sides.[3]

Traction

As this route is going to be electrified, a KJM-based WDP-4D locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both directions.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Karnataka has never had so many new trains, claims Kharge . 2 March 2014 . The Hindu . 17 July 2019.
  2. https://www.ndtv.com/business/indian-railways-fare-cut-irctc-slashes-ac-charges-of-these-5-express-trains-check-full-list-here-1899171 ndtv.com
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20180923120657/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/sep/23/yesvantpur-kacheguda-express-halted-in-mahbubnagar-robbed-by-gang-1875988.html newindianexpress.com
  4. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/parthi-gang-loots-train-passengers/article25019605.ece thehindu.com