Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express
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{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Intercity Express
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|11|07}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
| stops = 9
| end = Bidar
| distance = {{convert|668
|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 7 hours 05 mins
| frequency = Tri-weekly
| class = General unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge =
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16577 / 16578
| speed = {{convert|49.5|km/h|0|abbr=on}}
| map = File:(Yesvantpur - Harihar) Intercity Express route map.png
| map_state =Karnataka
}}
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Bidar Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} and Bidar in India.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/harihar-yeshwantpur-train-timings-revised/article19310682.ece | title= Harihar-Yeshwantpur train timings revised | newspaper=The Hindu | date=20 July 2017 | access-date=24 January 2019 }}
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
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.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/new-train-between-harihar-and-yeshwantpur-flagged-off/article6577017.ece | title= New train between Harihar and Yeshwantpur flagged off | date=8 November 2014 | newspaper=The Hindu | first=Pradeepkumar | last=Kadkol | access-date=24 January 2019 }}
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 16577 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of {{convert|333.1|km|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|55|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.
Routing
The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via {{stnlnk|Arsikere Junction}}, Kadur Junction railway station to Bidar.
Traction
As the route is electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WAP-7 electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.
References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/yesvantpur-harihar-intercity-express-16577/26314/997/286 16577 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/harihar-yesvantpur-intercity-express-16578/26316/286/997 16578 Intercity Express] at India Rail Info
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Category:Intercity Express (Indian Railways) trains