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.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail/Express |
| First service | 01 March 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railways |
| Route | |
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) |
| Stops | 13 |
| End | Kacheguda (KCG) |
| Distance travelled | 612 km (380 mi) |
| Average journey time | 13 hours 15 mins |
| Service frequency | Tri-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16569 / 16570 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No Pantry Car Coach attached E-Catering Available |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB Coaches |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 110 km/h (68 mph) maximum, 52 km/h (32 mph) average including halts |
Background
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
The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 612 km with an average speed of 46 km/hr.[2]
Routes
This train passes through Yelahanka Junction, Dharmavaram Junction, Gooty Junction, Dhone Junction & Kurnool City for by passing both sides.[3]
Traction
As this route is going to be electrified, a KJM based WDP 4D locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both directions.[4]
References
- "Karnataka has never had so many new trains, claims Kharge". The Hindu. 2 March 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
- ndtv.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019
- newindianexpress.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- thehindu.com, Retrieved 23 June 2019.
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