BKN YPR EXP (16588) runs from Bikaner to Bengaluru. It departs from Bikaner Jn station (BKN) at from platform 2 and arrives at Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at . BKN YPR EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2444 km between Bikaner and Bengaluru. It is a non-superfast train. The average speed of this train is 50.916666666666664 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Tuesday and Sunday. Final chart for BKN YPR EXP is prepared at Bikaner usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
BKN YPR EXP 16588 coach position
BKN YPR EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 21 coaches. It has 2 second ac coaches, 6 third ac coaches and 7 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Gadag Jn and Hubli Jn stations. The full coach composition is:
Bikaner lies in the western region of Rajasthan's Thar Desert. Weather conditions are extreme there and usually it gets too cold in winters and needless to say summers are scorching hot in Bikaner. Its industrial growth lies mainly with the trading and production of wool, Gypsum, salt, minerals and Plaster of Paris. City is known as camel country due to the presence of camel and world's largest camel research and breeding farm is situated in Bikaner. It is very well connected by road to all major cities. Bikaner is said to have an airport of its own known as Nal Airport (BKB) located 13 Kms from the main city, but is not functional as of now. There are talks of starting some Delhi bound flights from this airport as Rajasthan seeks major business form tourism and Bikaner is one of the destinations for the tourists. Nearest functional airport is Jodhpur situated 250 kms away. There are large number of ancient monuments, temples, palaces and museums in Bikaner. Hindi and Marwari is predominantly major language here with a small fraction of people speaking English.
About Bengaluru
Also referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India", Bangalore or Bengaluru is the capital city of Karnataka. With an estimated population of 8.5 million in 2011, it is the fifth most populous city in India and the 18th most populous city in the world. The city is served by Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), located at Devanahalli, about 40 kilometres from the city centre. It is a divisional headquarters in the South Western Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Bangalore is known as the "Garden City of India" because of its greenery, broad streets and the presence of many public parks, such as Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park.
