Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express
{{short description|Express train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Mail/Express
| first = 01 March 2014
| last =
| operator = South Western Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} (YPR)
| stops = 13
| end = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)
| distance = {{convert|612|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 13 hours 15 mins
| frequency = Tri-Weekly
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No pantry car attached
E-catering available
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| other facilities=
| stock = LHB coach
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16569 / 16570
| speed = {{convert|110|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum,
{{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average including halts
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The 16569 / 16570 Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} in India.
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.{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-has-never-had-so-many-new-trains-claims-kharge/article5740726.ece | title= Karnataka has never had so many new trains, claims Kharge | date=2 March 2014 | newspaper=The Hindu | access-date=17 July 2019}}
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/h.[https://www.ndtv.com/business/indian-railways-fare-cut-irctc-slashes-ac-charges-of-these-5-express-trains-check-full-list-here-1899171 ndtv.com], Retrieved 23 June 2019
Routes
This train passes through {{stnlnk|Yelahanka Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dharmavaram Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Gooty Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Dhone Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kurnool City}} for by passing both sides.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180923120657/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2018/sep/23/yesvantpur-kacheguda-express-halted-in-mahbubnagar-robbed-by-gang-1875988.html newindianexpress.com], Retrieved 23 June 2019.
Traction
As this route is going to be electrified, a KJM-based WDP-4D locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both directions.[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/parthi-gang-loots-train-passengers/article25019605.ece thehindu.com], Retrieved 23 June 2019.
External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22038 16569 Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/kacheguda-yesvantpur-express-16570/22036/844/997 16570 Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Express]
References
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Transport in Bengaluru
Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka