Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express
{{short description|Express train in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur – Pandharpur Express
| image=
| caption =
| type = Express
| first = 2 March 2015 {{small|Started as Tatkal Special train}}
5 July 2018 {{small|Converted into regular train}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railways
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Yesvantpur Junction}}
| stops = 11
| end = {{rws|Pandharpur}}
| distance = {{convert|880|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 17 hours 30 mins
| frequency = Weekly
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
| seating =
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = No Pantry Car Coach attached
| observation =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
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| stock = ICF coach
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| el =
| trainnumber = 16541 / 16542
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|0|abbr=on}} maximum
,{{convert|52|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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Yesvantpur – Pandharpur Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between {{rws|Yesvantpur Junction}} and {{rws|Pandharpur}} in India.[https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in//downloadfile_2.jsp?filename=1477308844709-New%20Train.pdf South Western Railways], Retrieved 23 June 2019
Background
This train was inaugurated on 2 March 2015, between Yeshwantpur and Miraj as Tatkal special train with number 06541 / 06542 and runs only on Summer and Winter time but the demand was high for connectivity between Bangalore and Pandharpur.[https://allaboutbelgaum.com/news/weekly-special-train-between-yesvantpur-pandharapur-yesvantpur/ allaboutbelgaum.com], Retrieved 23 June 2019 In May 2018 the South Western Railway announced that the route would be operated as regular weekly service beginning 5 July 2018.[https://swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=2200&did=15272426120702530B7CFAB3B2E68272D77B2E22ADE4C South Western Railways], Retrieved 7 July 2020
Service
Frequency of this train is weekly and it covers the distance of 880 km with an average speed of 52 km/h on both sides.[https://odishatv.in/nation/indian-railways-summer-special-trains-for-april-may-june-from-tomorrow-286054 odishatv.in], Retrieved 23 June 2019
Routes
This train passes through {{rws|Arsikere Junction}}, {{rws|Hubli Junction}}, {{rws|Dharwad}}, {{rws|Belgaum}} & {{rws|Miraj Junction}} on both sides.
Traction
As the route is under electrification a WDP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.
External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/12726 16541 Yesvantpur Pandharpur Express]
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/pandharpur-yesvantpur-weekly-express-16542/9012/3156/997 16542 Pandharpur Yesvantpur Express]
References
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Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka