Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express (via Kacheguda)

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Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express (via Kacheguda)
KZJ WDG-3A twins led 22683 Yeshvantapur–Lucknow Superfast Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
First service1 March 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-01)
Current operator(s)South Western Railway zone
Route
TerminiYesvantpur Junction
Lucknow Charbagh
Stops29
Distance travelled2,335 km (1,451 mi)
Average journey time43 hours
Service frequencyWeekly
Train number(s)22683 / 22684
On-board services
Class(es)AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, sleeper class, general unreserved
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stockStandard Indian Railways Coaches
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed54 km/h (34 mph)
Route map
(Lucknow–Yesvantpur) Express (via Kacheguda) route map

The 22683 / 84 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Lucknow Charbagh in India.[1]

It operates as train number 22641from Yesvantpur Junction to Lucknow Charbagh and as train number 22684 in the reverse direction, serving the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

This train will soon originate / terminate from Bareilly Junction as per latest orders by the Railway board. The exact new schedule of the train is yet to be announced.

Coaches[edit]

The 22683 / 84 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express has one AC 2-tier, two AC 3-tier, seven 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.[2]

As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.[3]

Service[edit]

The 22683 Yesvantpur Junction–Lucknow Charbagh Express covers the distance of 2,335 km (1,451 mi) in 43 hours 00 mins (54 km/h) and in 43 hours 00 mins as the 22684 Lucknow Charbagh–Yesvantpur Junction Express (54 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[edit]

The 22683 / 84 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Express runs from Yesvantpur Junction via Dharmavaram Junction, Dhone Junction, Kacheguda, Warangal, Balharshah Junction, Itarsi Junction, Jabalpur Junction, Allahabad Junction, Rae Bareli Junction to Lucknow Charbagh.

Important: This train will soon originate / terminate from Bareilly Junction as per latest orders by the Railway Board. The exact new schedule of the train is yet to be announced.

Traction[edit]

As the route is fully electrified, an Itarsi-based WAP-4 locomotive powers the train from end to end.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Six train passengers robbed". The Hindu. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  2. ^ "सेना भर्ती अभ्यर्थियों ने यशवंत एक्सप्रेस पर किया कब्जा, हंगामा". amarujala.com. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. ^ "From Yeshwantpur to Lucknow between these two cities onlny 4 Trains(rails) servival above cities.(Bengaluru)". Bangalore Today. Retrieved 22 July 2019.

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