Yesvantpur–Harihar Intercity Express

Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express
Overview
Service type	Intercity Express
First service	7 November 2014; 7 years ago
Current operator(s)	South Western Railway zone
Route
Start	Yesvantpur Junction
Stops	9
End	Harihar
Distance travelled	333.1 km (207 mi)
Average journey time	7 hours 05 mins
Service frequency	Tri-weekly
Train number(s)	16577 / 16578
On-board services
Class(es)	General unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB coaches
Operating speed	49.5 km/h (31 mph)
Route map
Route map

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express is an Intercity Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Harihar in India.^[1]

It operates as train number 16577 from Yesvantpur Junction to Harihar and as train number 16578 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches[]

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar 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[]

The 16577 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express covers the distance of 333.1 km (207 mi) in 7 hours 15 mins (46 km/hr) & in 6 hours 15 mins as the 16578 Harihar–Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (53 km/hr).

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[]

The 16577 / 78 Yesvantpur Junction–Harihar Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction railway station to Harihar.

Traction[]

As the route is going to electrification, a Krishnarajapuram-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References[]

^ "Harihar-Yeshwantpur train timings revised". The Hindu. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
^ Kadkol, Pradeepkumar (8 November 2014). "New train between Harihar and Yeshwantpur flagged off". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2019.

External links[]

16577 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
16578 Intercity Express at India Rail Info

[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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