Yesvantpur–Bikaner Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service12 December 2014 (2014-12-12)
Current operator(s)South Western Railways
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction (YPR)
Bikaner Junction (BKN)
Stops34
Distance travelled2,445 km (1,519 mi)
Average journey time50 hours 20 mins
Service frequencyBi-Weekly
Train number(s)16587 / 16588
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering,
E-catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed49 km/h (30 mph) average including halts

The 16587 / 16588 Yesvantpur–Bikaner Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Bikaner Junction in India.

It operates as train number 16587 from Yesvantpur Junction to Bikaner Junction and as train number 16588 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka.[1]

Coaches

The 16587 / 88 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express has one AC-1 Tier, one AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, seven sleeper class, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It doesn't 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 16587 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express covers the distance of 2,442 km (1,517 mi) in 50 hours 10 mins (49 km/h) and in 53 hours 05 mins as the 16588 Bikaner Junction–Yesvantpur Junction Express (46 km/h).

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 16587 / 88 Yesvantpur Junction–Bikaner Junction Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Arsikere Junction, Hubli Junction, Davangere, Gadag Junction, Bijapur, Solapur, Pune Junction, Kalyan Junction, Vasai Road, Surat, Vadodara Junction, Ahmedabad Junction, Marwar Junction, Luni Junction, Jodhpur Junction to Bikaner Junction.

Traction

As the route is going to be electrified, a Krishnarajapuram-based WDP-4 / WDP-4B / WDP-4D diesel locomotive pulls the train to its destination.

Direction reversal

The train reverses its direction twice, at:

References

  1. "Additional coach". The Hindu. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. ANI (4 July 2016). "Maha: 11 wagons of goods train derail in Dahanu, no casualties reported". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
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