Yesvantpur - Mangalore Central Weekly Express

Yesvantpur - Mangalore Central Weekly Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service September 29, 2013 (2013-09-29)
Current operator(s) South Western Railway zone
Route
Start Yesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Stops 12
End Mangaluru Central (MAQ)
Distance travelled 834 km (518 mi)
Average journey time 17 hours 45 minutes
Service frequency Weekly[lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s) 16565/16566
On-board services
Class(es) AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangements No
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Observation facilities 12539 / 15340 Yesvantpur−Lucknow Express (via Vijayawada)
Entertainment facilities No
Baggage facilities Below the seats
Technical
Rolling stock 2
Track gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed 47 km/h (29 mph)

The Yesvantpur - Mangalore 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 Mangaluru Central of Karnataka. It is currently being operated with 16565/16566 train numbers on weekly basis.[1][2]

History

With an increased demand for transport development between Mangalore and Bengalooru. 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 averages speed of 47 km/hr and covers 834 km in 17 hrs 45 mins. 16566/Mangaluru Central - Yesvantpur Weekly Express has averages speed of 48 km/hr 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 consist of 22 coaches :

  • 1 AC First-class
  • 3 AC II Tier
  • 3 AC III Tier
  • 10 Sleeper Coaches
  • 4 General
  • 2 Second-class Luggage/parcel van


http://indiarailinfo.com/train/7479

Notes

  1. ↑ Runs one day in a week for every direction.

References

  1. ↑ PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS
  2. ↑ 3 trains to start from Mangaluru Jn.
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