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Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express

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Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeIntercity Express
First service7 November 2014; 9 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

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]

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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