Yesvantpur–Karwar Express
The Yesvantpur–Karwar Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Karwar in India. It is currently being operated with 16515/16516 train numbers on tri-weekly basis.[1][2][3]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| First service | 31 August 2009 |
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction (YPR) Karwar (KAWR) |
| Stops | 32 |
| Distance travelled | 610 km (379 mi) |
| Average journey time | 15h 30m |
| Service frequency | Tri-Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 16515/16516 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, Second Sitting, General Unreserved, Vistadome |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 39 km/h (24 mph), |
Service
The 16515/Yesvantpur–Karwar Express has an average speed of 39 km/h and covers 610 km in 15h 30m. The 16516/Karwar–Yesvantpur Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 610 km in 15h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with a max speed of 160 kmph. The train consists of 14 coaches:
- 1 AC Chair Car
- 7 Second Sitting
- 2 General Unreserved
- 2 EOG rake
- 2 Vistadome Coaches
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive from Yesvantpur to Karwar and vice versa
Schedule
16515/16 – runs daily from both directions
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Arrival station | Arrival time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16515 | YPR | Yesvantpur Junction | 7:00 AM | Karwar | 10:30 PM (same day) |
| 16516 | KAWR | Karwar | 5:30 AM | Yesvantpur Junction | 8:30 PM (same day) |
See also
References
- "Timetable change for Karwar, Kannur trains". The New Indian Express. 10 June 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- "Arrival time of Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express revised". The Hindu. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- PARTIAL CANCELLATION OF TRAINS
External links
- 16515/Yesvantpur - Karwar Express India Rail Info
- 16516/Karwar - Yesvantpur Express India Rail Info
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