Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Bidar in India.[1]

Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
First service7 November 2014; 10 years ago (2014-11-07)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction
Bidar
Stops9
Distance travelled668 km (415 mi)
Average journey time7 hours 05 mins
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)16577 / 16578
On-board services
Class(es)General unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Operating speed49.5 km/h (31 mph)
Route map
(Yesvantpur–Harihar) Intercity Express route map

It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Bidar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches

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The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar 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.[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

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The 16577 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333.1 km (207 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/h) and in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar–Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 km/h).

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

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The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction railway station to Bidar.

Traction

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As the route is electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ "Harihar-Yeshwantpur train timings revised". The Hindu. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. ^ Kadkol, Pradeepkumar (8 November 2014). "New train between Harihar and Yeshwantpur flagged off". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
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