Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express explained

Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
Type:Double Decker
Status:Cancelled
Locale:Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Start: (GNT)
Stops:4
End: (KCG)
Distance:287km (178miles)
Journey Time:5h 10m
Frequency:Bi-weekly
Class:AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Catering:E-catering
Observation:LHB coach
Entertainment:No
Baggage:No
Other Facilities:Below the seats
Stock:2
Trainnumber:22117/22118
Speed:56km/h, including halts

The Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Double Decker train belonging to South Central Railway zone that used to run between and in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Service

The 22117/Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 287 km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda–Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 287 km in 5h 5m.

Route and halts

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

Traction

Both trains are hauled by a Gooty Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Guntur to Hyderabad and vice versa.

Direction reversal

The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express.

See also

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20140515234454/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Double-Decker-Train-Begins-Maiden-Journey/2014/05/14/article2224003.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20140511205543/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/AC-Double-Decker-Trains-to-Guntur-Tirupati-from-May-13/2014/05/09/article2214539.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur
  4. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scr-cancels-kachegudaguntur-doubledecker/article9317460.ece SCR cancels Kacheguda-Guntur double-decker