Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express

The 16569 / 16570 Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Yesvantpur Junction and Kacheguda in India.

Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express
Overview
Service typeMail/Express
First service01 March 2014
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Kacheguda (KCG)
Stops13
Distance travelled612 km (380 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyTri-Weekly
Train number(s)16569 / 16570
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
E-catering available
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed110 km/h (68 mph) maximum,
52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts

Background

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This train was inaugurated on 1 March 2014, Flagged off by Mallikarjun Kharge Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Bangalore and Hyderabad.[1]

Service

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The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 612 km with an average speed of 46 km/h.[2]

Routes

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This train passes through Yelahanka Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Dhone Junction and Kurnool City for by passing both sides.[3]

Traction

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As this route is going to be electrified, a KJM-based WDP-4D locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both directions.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "Karnataka has never had so many new trains, claims Kharge". The Hindu. 2 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  2. ^ ndtv.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019
  3. ^ newindianexpress.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  4. ^ thehindu.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019.