LKO YPR EXP (12540) runs from Lucknow to Bengaluru. It departs from Lucknow station (LKO) at from platform 2,3 and arrives at Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at . LKO YPR EXP takes 48 hrs to cover the distance of 2590 km between Lucknow and Bengaluru. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 53.958333333333336 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Friday. Final chart for LKO YPR EXP is prepared at Lucknow usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
LKO YPR EXP 12540 coach position
LKO YPR EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 16 coaches. It has 1 second ac coach, 2 third ac coaches and 7 sleeper coaches. The engine of the train reverses at Prayagraj Allahabad Junction station. The full coach composition is:
Lucknow is the capital city of the most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is popularly known as the city of Nawabs. It is situated on the banks of Gomti river. Lucknow's city bus service is operated by UPSRTC. Lucknow has direct rail connectivity to all the major cities of India. Chaudhary Charan Singh International airport in Lucknow is one of the most maintained airports of India. It has ranked second best in the world in small airport category. Lucknow has its own distinct Nawabi style cuisine. Biryani and Kebabs are some of the best known dishes. Tunday Gelawati kebab is one of Lucknow's speciality. Lucknow is home to City Montessori school which is the largest school in the world. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Lucknow are Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, Rumi Darwaza gateway, Shahi Bawli, Bhool Bhoolaiya, Hazratganj market and the recently built Dr. Ambedkar park in Gomtinagar. Lucknow zoo is one of the oldest zoo in India established in 1921. Lucknow is also known for the embroidery works like chikankari, zari, zardozi, kamdani and gota making.
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.