Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express

Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express
Overview
Service type Express
First service November 7, 2014 (2014-11-07)
Current operator(s) South Western Railway zone
Route
Start Yesvantpur Junction
Stops 9
End Harihar
Distance travelled 333 km (207 mi)
Average journey time 7 hours 05 mins
Service frequency Tri-Weekly
Train number(s) 16577 / 16578
On-board services
Class(es) general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangements Yes
Sleeping arrangements Yes
Catering facilities No
Technical
Rolling stock LHB Coaches
Operating speed 49.5 km/h (31 mph)
Route map

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express is a Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Harihar in India.[1]

It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Harihar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express has one AC chair car, six Chair car, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

The 16577 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333 km (207 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/hr) & in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar - Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 km/hr).

As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction to Harihar.

Traction

As the route is going to electrification, a Krishnarajapuram based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

  1. ↑ , thehindu.com, 20 July 2017
  2. ↑ , thehindu.com, 8 November 2014


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