Yesvantpur–Latur Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Latur Express
Type:Express
First:3 February 2018
Operator:South Western Railways
Stops:13
Distance:854km (531miles)
Journeytime:17 hours 42 mins
Frequency:Tri-Weekly
Class:AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No pantry car attached
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:16583 / 16584
Speed:140km/h maximum,
49km/h, including halts

Yesvantpur–Latur Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that runs between and in India.[1]

Background

This train was inaugurated on 3 February 2018, an extension of Yesvantpur–Bidar Express for connectivity between the southern parts of Marathwada (a region in Maharashtra) to Bangalore.[2]

Service

The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 854 km with an average speed of 49 km/h.[3]

Routes

This train passes through,,, and on both sides.[4]

Traction

As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4-based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1956&did=1509355725135B1324566E6FB2C50688EE176963175DE.web107 South Western Railways
  2. https://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/india/20171026/3207175.html webindia123.com
  3. https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=10471&did=151746459208930B422C297AB989426F224FE1181F652.web91 South Central Railways
  4. News: Bidar train now extended to Latur . 26 October 2017 . The Hindu . 17 July 2019.
  5. https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=9817&did=15090027141913CA4E1047C384C6DA651C3B24BF00D33.web91 South Central Railways