Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between and Shivamogga Town in India.
Background This train was inaugurated on 16 January 2017, Flagged off by Suresh Prabhu Former Minister of Railways for more connectivity between Bangalore and Shimoga. And it was started as KSR Bengaluru City–Shivamooga Town Express but for decongestion of station its terminal shifted to on 15 July 2017.South Western Railways , Retrieved 25 June 2019
Service The frequency of this train is three days a week, it covers the distance of 268 km with an average speed of 45 km/h.
Routes This train passes through , & for by passing both sides.
Traction As this route is currently going to be electrified, a WDP-4 based locomotive pulls the train to its destination on both sides. Earlier was WDM-3A
External links 16581 Yesvantpur Shivamogga Town Express 16582 Shivamogga Town Yesvantpur Express
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