Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express Explained

Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express
Type:Express
First:16 January 2017
Operator:South Western Railways
Stops:13
End:Shivamogga Town
Distance:268km (167miles)
Journeytime:13 hours 15 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:16581 / 16582
Speed:140km/h maximum
,45km/h, including halts

Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between and Shivamogga Town in India.

Background

This train was inaugurated on 16 January 2017, Flagged off by Suresh Prabhu Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Bangalore and Shimoga. And it was started as KSR Bengaluru City–Shivamooga Town Express but for decongestion of station its terminal shifted to on 15 July 2017.[1]

Service

The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 268 km with an average speed of 45 km/h.

Routes

This train passes through, & for by passing both sides.

Traction

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=1784&did=14987419116750C613EE6DB7EB9795196B5566CB57C29.web107 South Western Railways