Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express
Yesvantpur – Shivamogga Town Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Yesvantpur Junction and Shivamogga Town in India.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 16 January 2017 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Shivamogga Town |
| Distance travelled | 268 km (167 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16581 / 16582 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,45 km/h (28 mph), including halts |
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 Bangalore City station its terminal shifted to Yesvantpur Junction 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/hr.
Routes
This train passes through Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction & Birur Junction for by passing both sides.
Traction
As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
References
- South Western Railways, Retrieved 25 June 2019