Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 7 November 2014 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction Harihar | ||||
| Stops | 9 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 333 km (207 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 Coaches | ||||
| Operating speed | 49.5 km/h (31 mph) | ||||
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The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Harihar in India.[1]
It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Harihar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar 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 coach.[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
The 16577 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333 km (207 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/hr) & in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar - Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 km/hr).
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
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction - Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction railway station to Harihar.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Krishnarajapuram based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
- ^ "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
- 16577 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16578 Intercity Express at India Rail Info