Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2019}}
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express
| image =Yeshwanthpur to Pondy Express.jpg
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| type = Express
| locale =
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2017|03|21}}
| last =
| operator = South Western Railway zone
| ridership =
| start = {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} (YPR)
| stops = 8
| end = {{stnlnk|Puducherry}} (PDY)
| distance = {{convert|456|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 10h 15m
| frequency = Weekly {{efn|Runs one day in a week for every direction.}}
| class = AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
| seating = No
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| catering = On-board catering
E-catering
| observation = LHB coach
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =
| trainnumber = 16573/16574
| speed = {{convert|44|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts
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The Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Puducherry}} in India. It is currently being operated with 16573/16574 train numbers on a weekly basis.{{cite web | url=https://sr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=5216&did=14938143486337693E97C4A49B53C7C1C913EAB8758E1.web91 | title=Change in composition of trains | date=3 May 2017 | publisher=Southern Railway | access-date=3 March 2019 }}[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/jallikattu-protests-southern-railway-cancels-diverts-trains/articleshow/56703614.cms Jallikattu protests: Southern Railway cancels, diverts trains][http://www.swr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,4,268&dcd=605&did=140263641540077CE9FF8D0174961DD28BF3BE64B29FC.web91 PR81-EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF TEMPORARY STOPPAGES PROVIDED AT VARIOUS STATIONS ]
Service
The 16573/Yesvantpur–Puducherry Weekly Express has an average speed of 44 km/h and covers 456 km in 10h 15m. The 16574/Puducherry–Yesvantpur Weekly Express has an average speed of 40 km/h and covers 456 km in 11h 30m. Although it does not have a stop at Karmelaram or Heelalige, it is often stopped at these stations to allow the passage or arrival of 12677 KSR Bengaluru-Intercity Express, which sometimes experiences delays of up to forty minutes.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- {{stnlnk|Yesvantpur Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Banaswadi}}
- {{stnlnk|Hosur}}
- {{stnlnk|Dharmapuri}}
- {{stnlnk|Salem Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Attur}}
- {{stnlnk|Chinna Salem}}
- {{stnlnk|Vriddhachalam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Puducherry}}
Coach composition
The train has LHB rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 24 coaches:
- 2 AC II Tier
- 3 AC III Tier
- 12 Sleeper coaches
- 1 Pantry car
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WDP-4 diesel locomotive from Bangalore to Puducherry and vice versa.
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 16505/16506 Gandhidham–Bangalore City Express, 16533/16534 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Guntakal), 16533/16534 Ajmer–Bangalore City Garib Nawaz Express and 16507/16508 Jodhpur–Bangalore City Express (via Hubballi).
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 2 times:
- {{stnlnk|Vriddhachalam Junction}}
- {{stnlnk|Viluppuram Junction}}
See also
Notes
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References
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External links
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22808 16573/Yesvantpur-Puducherry Weekly Express] India Rail Info
- [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22809 16574/Puducherry-Yesvantpur Weekly Express] India Rail Info
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Category:Transport in Puducherry
Category:Transport in Bengaluru
Category:Express trains in India
Category:Rail transport in Karnataka
Category:Rail transport in Puducherry
Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu
Category:Railway services introduced in 2014
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