Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Express

Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Yesvantpur Junction and Mangalore Central in India.[1]

Yesvantpur–Mangaluru Central Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service21 February 2019
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
StartYesvantpur Junction
Stops10
EndMangalore Central
Distance travelled363 km (226 mi)
Average journey time11 hours 07 mins
Service frequencyTri-Weekly
Train number(s)16583 / 16584
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stockICF coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) maximum
,49 km/h (30 mph), including halts

Background

This train was inaugurated on 21 February 2019, Flagged off by Nalin Kumar Kateel an MP of Dakshin Kannada for connectivity between the Mangalore to Bangalore.[2]

Service

The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 363 km with an average speed of 34 km/hr.[3]

Routes

This train passes through Chikkabanavara, Kunigal, Shravanabelagola, Hassan Junction and Sakleshpur on both sides.[4]

Traction

As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 based loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.[5]

References

  1. timesnownews.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019
  2. "Mangaluru-Yeshwantpur tri-weekly express from Feb 22". Deccan Herald. Press Trust of India. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  3. indiatimes.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019
  4. indiatimes.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  5. thehindu.com, Retrieved 26 June 2019.
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