Yesvantpur–Pandharpur Express

Yesvantpur – Pandharpur Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Yesvantpur Junction and Pandharpur in India.^[1]

Yesvantpur – Pandharpur Express

Overview
Service type	Express
First service	2 March 2015 Started as Tatkal Special train 5 July 2018 Converted into regular train
Current operator(s)	South Western Railways
Route
Termini	Yesvantpur Junction Pandharpur
Stops	11
Distance travelled	880 km (547 mi)
Average journey time	17 hours 30 mins
Service frequency	Weekly
Train number(s)	16541 / 16542
On-board services
Class(es)	AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper, General
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	No Pantry Car Coach attached
Technical
Rolling stock	ICF coach
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed	140 km/h (87 mph) maximum ,52 km/h (32 mph), including halts

Background

This train was inaugurated on 2 March 2015, between Yeshwantpur and Miraj as Tatkal special train with number 06541 / 06542 and runs only on Summer and Winter time but the demand was high for connectivity between Bangalore and Pandharpur.^[2] In May 2018 the South Western Railway announced that the route would be operated as regular weekly service beginning 5 July 2018.^[3]

Service

Frequency of this train is weekly and it covers the distance of 880 km with an average speed of 52 km/h on both sides.^[4]

Routes

This train passes through Arsikere Junction, Hubli Junction, Dharwad, Belgaum & Miraj Junction on both sides.

Traction

As the route is under electrification a WDP-4 loco pulls the train to its destination on both sides.

External links

• 16541 Yesvantpur Pandharpur Express
• 16542 Pandharpur Yesvantpur Express