The 22679 / 80 Yesvantpur Junction - Hassan Intercity Express is a Superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Hassan Junction in India.[1]
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast | ||||
| First service | 27 March 2017 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction Hassan Junction | ||||
| Stops | 8 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 174 km (108 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 3 hours 10 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22679 / 22680 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | general unreserved, Chair car, ac chair car | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches | ||||
| Operating speed | 55 km/h (34 mph) | ||||
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It operates as train number 22679 from Yesvantpur Junction to Hassan Junction and as train number 22680 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.[2]
Coaches edit
The 22679 / 80 Yesvantpur Junction - Hassan Intercity Express has one AC chair car, 3 Chair car, 11 general unreserved & two generator car coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.[3]
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 22679 Yesvantpur Junction - Hassan Junction Intercity Express covers the distance of 174 km (108 mi) in 3 hours 10 mins (55 km/h) and in 3 hours 10 mins as the 22680 Hassan Junction - Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (55 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is higher than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing edit
The 22679 / 80 Yesvantpur Junction - Hassan Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Shravanabelagola to Hassan Junction.
Traction edit
A Krishnarajapuram based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References edit
- ^ "Superfast train between Yeshwantpur and Hassan". The Hindu. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "New train to Hassan named Gomateshwara Express". The Times of India. 27 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Residents demand train stop at Hirisave station". The Hindu. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
External links edit
- 22679 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22680 Intercity Express at India Rail Info