Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express Explained

Kacheguda–Tirupati AC Double Decker Express
Type:Double Decker Express
Status:Cancelled
Locale:Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Operator:South Central Railway zone
Start: (KCG)
Stops:10
End: (TPTY)
Distance:636 km
Journey Time:11 hrs 30 m
Frequency:Weekly twice (Wed, Sat)
Trainnumber:22119 / 22120
Class:AC CC 10
Seating:Available
Observation:Large windows
Baggage:Available
Catering:Available
Gauge:Broad gauge
Speed:55 km/h

The Kacheguda–Tirupati AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Express connecting Hyderabad and Tirupati cities. It was one of the first AC Double Decker Express in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh alongside Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express.[1] [2] [3] It had CZDAC coaches (AC chair-car) and VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection with Alarm system), first of its kind, in a double-decker train.[4]

References

  1. Web site: Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati. 14 Jun 2014. South Central Railway.
  2. News: Double Decker Train Begins Maiden Journey. The New Indian Express . 14 May 2014 . 16 May 2020.
  3. News: AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati. 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. dead. 11 May 2014. 14 June 2014. The New Indian Express.
  4. News: Double-decker train to Tirupati. 13 June 2014. Deccan Chronicle. 28 Feb 2014.