| Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Perambur) | |
| Type: | Superfast Express |
| Operator: | South Western Railway |
| Start: | (YPR) |
| Stops: | 17 |
| End: | (LKO) |
| Distance: | 2591km (1,610miles) |
| Journeytime: | 45 hours 10 mins |
| Frequency: | 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 |
| Sharing: | Rake sharing with 16565 / 16566 Yesvantpur–Mangalore Central Weekly Express |
| Baggage: | Available |
| Otherfacilities: | Below the seats |
| Trainnumber: | 12539 / 12540 |
| Speed: | 57km/h average including halts. |
The 12539 / 12540 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Perambur) is an Superfast Express superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between and in India.[1]
It operates as train number 12549 from Yesvantpur Junction to and as train number 12540 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. From October 2021, it was diverted to run via Perambur Chennai, instead of Renigunta.
The 12539 / 40 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 8 sleeper class, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
The 12539 Yesvantpur Junction–Lucknow Charbagh Express covers the distance of 2540km (1,580miles) in 46 hours 00 mins (55 km/h) and in 44 hours 40 mins as the 12540 Lucknow Charbagh–Yesvantpur Junction Express (57 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is slightly above 55km/h, as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
16565/16566 – Yesvantpur–Mangalore Express
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12539 | YPR | Yesvantpur (Bangalore) | 10:50 AM | Wednesday | Lucknow NR | 8:50 AM | Friday | |
| 12540 | LKO | Lucknow NR | 8:00 PM | Friday | Yesvantpur (Bangalore) | 4:40 PM | Sunday |
The 12539 / 40 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via, (Chennai),,,,,, (Allahabad),, to Lucknow Charbagh.
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed or Kanpur Loco Shed based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train from end to end .