Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Weekly Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Mangalore Central Weekly Express
Type:Express
Operator:South Western Railway zone
Start: (YPR)
Stops:12
End: (MAQ)
Distance:834km (518miles)
Journeytime:17 hours 45 minutes
Frequency:Weekly
Class:AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating:No
Sleeping:Yes
Catering:No
Entertainment:No
Baggage:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:16565/16566

The Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Weekly Express is an intercity train started by the South Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways of the Indian Railways connecting Yesvantpur in Karnataka and of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16565/16566 train numbers on a weekly basis.[1] [2]

History

With an increased demand for transport development between Mangalore and Bangalore. Mangalore is a fast-developing city, but the only problem was the development of proper and timely transport facility with the Karnataka state capital was absent. With the introduction of the Mangalore Yaswanthpur Express, adequate transport was developed between the two important cities.

Service

The 16565/Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Weekly Express has an average speed of 47 km/h and covers 834 km in 17 hrs 45 mins. 16566/Mangaluru Central–Yesvantpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 48 km/h and 834 km in 17 hrs 30 mins.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composite

The train has standard ICF rakes with max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 22 coaches:

Schedule

Train number Station code Departure station Departure time Departure day Arrival station Arrival time Arrival day
16565 YPR Yesvantpur (Bangalore) 11:55 PM Sunday Mangalore Central 5:45 PM Monday
16566 MAQ Mangalore Central 8:15 PM Monday Yesvantpur (Bangalore) 1:30 PM Wednesday

Rake sharing

12539/40 - Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express (via Vijayawada)

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=4420&did=1469609086176FCB1F8A97A2A3A7F231FAD3773EC595A.web103 PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS
  2. http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/3-trains-to-start-from-mangaluru-jn/article8010263.ece 3 trains to start from Mangaluru Jn.