Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Intercity Express
The 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Shimoga Town in India.
.jpg) KJM WDM-3A 16670 chugging out of Arsikere junction with 16579 Yeshvantapur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 6 December 2014 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Start | Yesvantpur Junction |
| Stops | 9 |
| End | Shimoga Town |
| Distance travelled | 274 km (170 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5 hours 17 mins |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 16579 / 16580 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Standard Indian Railways Coaches |
| Operating speed | 47 km/h (29 mph) |
It operates as train number 16579 from Yesvantpur Junction to Shimoga Town and as train number 16580 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.
Coaches
The 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five Chair car, 14 general unreserved & two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
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 16579 Yesvantpur Junction - Shimoga Town Intercity Express covers the distance of 268 km (167 mi) in 5 hours 45 mins (47 km/hr) & in 5 hours 30 mins as the 16580 Shimoga Town - Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (49 km/hr).[1]
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 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction to Shimoga Town.
Traction
As the route is going to electrification, a Hubli Junction based WDP-4 diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
External links
- 16579 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 16580 Intercity Express at India Rail Info