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Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express

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Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service16 January 2017
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction
Shivamogga Town
Stops13
Distance travelled268 km (167 mi)
Average journey time13 hours 15 mins
Service frequencyTri-Weekly
Train number(s)16581 / 16582
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo pantry car attached
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,45 km/h (28 mph), including halts

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.

Background

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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

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The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 268 km with an average speed of 45 km/h.

Routes

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This train passes through Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction & Birur Junction for by passing both sides.

Traction

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As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

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References

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  1. ^ South Western Railways, Retrieved 25 June 2019