| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Express | ||||
| First service | 12 February 2010 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Western Railway zone | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | Yesvantpur Junction Lucknow Junction | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 2,540 km (1,578 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 45 hours 20 mins | ||||
| Service frequency | Weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 12539 / 12540 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Catering facilities | No | ||||
| Observation facilities | Rake sharing with 16565 / 16566 Yesvantpur–Mangalore Central Weekly Express | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | Standard LHB coaches | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph) | ||||
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The 12539 / 40 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express via Chennai is an Express superfast train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Lucknow Junction via Chennaiin India.[1]
It operates as train number 12549 from Yesvantpur Junction to Lucknow Junction and as train number 12540 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. From October 2021, it was diverted to run via Perambur Chennai, instead of Renigunta.
Coaches
The 12539 / 40 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, 8 sleeper class, six general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches and two high capacity parcel van coaches. It does not carry a pantry car.
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 12539 Yesvantpur Junction–Lucknow Charbagh Express covers the distance of 2,540 km (1,578 mi) in 46 hours 00 mins (55 km/h) and in 44 hours 40 mins as the 12540 Lucknow Charbagh–Yesvantpur Junction Express (57 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is slightly above 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare includes a Superfast surcharge.
Rake sharing
16565/16566 – Yesvantpur–Mangalore Express
Schedule
| Train number | Station code | Departure station | Departure time | Departure day | Arrival station | Arrival time | Arrival day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12539 | YPR | Yesvantpur (Bangalore) | 10:50 AM | Wednesday | Lucknow NR | 8:50 AM | Friday |
| 12540 | LKO | Lucknow NR | 8:00 PM | Friday | Yesvantpur (Bangalore) | 4:40 PM | Sunday |
Routing
The 12539 / 40 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Jolarpettai Junction, Perambur (Chennai), Vijayawada Junction, Warangal, Balharshah Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Prayagraj Junction (Allahabad), Pratapgarh Junction, Rae Bareli Junction to Lucknow Charbagh.
Traction
As the route is fully electrified, an Erode based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train from end to end .
References
- ↑ "बंगलूरू, लखनऊ के लिए एक और ट्रेन मिली". amarujala.com. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
External links
- 12539 Yesvantpur Lucknow Express at India Rail Info
- 12540 Lucknow Yesvantpur Express at India Rail Info