Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Kacheguda)

The 22683 / 22684 Yesvantpur–Lucknow Superfast Express (via Kacheguda) is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways South Western Railway zone that runs between Yesvantpur Junction and Lucknow Charbagh in India.

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
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.

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 22683 Yesvantpur Junction–Lucknow Charbagh Express covers the distance of 2335 km 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, as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge.

Routing
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
As the route is fully electrified, it is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed or Krishnarajapuram Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive powers the train from end to end.