The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Bidar in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Express | ||||
| First service | 7 November 2014 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction Bidar | ||||
| Stops | 9 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 668 km (415 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 coach | ||||
| Operating speed | 49.5 km/h (31 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Bidar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches edit
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express has one AC chair car, six Chair cars, six general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.[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 edit
The 16577 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333.1 km (207 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/h) and in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar–Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 km/h).
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 edit
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction railway station to Bidar.
Traction edit
As the route is electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
- ^ "Harihar-Yeshwantpur train timings revised". The Hindu. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Kadkol, Pradeepkumar (8 November 2014). "New train between Harihar and Yeshwantpur flagged off". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
External links edit
- 16577 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16578 Intercity Express at India Rail Info