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Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Intercity Express

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Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express
KJM WDM-3A 16670 chugging out of Arsikere junction with 16579 Yeshvantapur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service6 December 2014; 9 years ago (2014-12-06)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction
Shimoga Town
Stops9
Distance travelled274 km (170 mi)
Average journey time5 hours 17 mins
Service frequencyDaily
Train number(s)16579 / 16580
On-board services
Class(es)general unreserved, AC chair car, Chair car
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Operating speed47 km/h (29 mph)

The 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Shimoga Town in India.

It operates as train number 16579 from Yesvantpur Junction to Shimoga Town and as train number 16580 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka.

Coaches

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The 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express has one AC chair car, five chair car, 14 general unreserved, two SLR (seating with luggage rake) and also a Vistadome coach . It does not carry a pantry car coach.

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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The 16579 Yesvantpur Junction - Shimoga Town Intercity Express covers the distance of 268 km (167 mi) in 5 hours 45 mins (47 km/h) and in 5 hours 30 mins as the 16580 Shimoga Town - Yesvantpur Junction Intercity Express (49 km/h).[1]

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

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The 16579 / 80 Yesvantpur - Shimoga Town Intercity Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction to Shimoga Town.

Traction

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As the route is completely electrified, a Krishnarajapuram based WAP-7 Electric locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

References

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  1. ^ [1], The Hindu, 1 September 2016
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