Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express

Yesvantpur–Shivamogga Town Express is an Express train belonging to South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways that run between Yesvantpur Junction 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 Bangalore City station its terminal shifted to Yesvantpur Junction on 15 July 2017.

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 Arsikere Junction, Kadur Junction & Birur Junction 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.