Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express
 Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker at Vellore Katpadi Junction | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Tamil Nadu and Karnataka |
| First service | 25 April 2013 |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Chennai Central (MAS) Bangalore City (SBC) |
| Stops | 9/10 |
| Distance travelled | 358 km |
| Average journey time | 6 hrs 5 m |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 22625 / 22626 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC CC 10 |
| Seating arrangements | Available |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | Available |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | Average - 58 km/h |
The Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express is a superfast express connecting Indian cities Chennai and Bangalore. It is the first AC Double Decker Express in South India.[3][4][5]
This is the first AC Double Decker train B/W Chennai Central and Bangalore City. This train uses LHB coaches. A WAP - 7 locomotive, one of the powerful locomotives of Indian Railways,[6] is used to haul it. WAP - 7 30332 of Royapuram electric loco shed got the honour of hauling the Inaugural Special.
Accommodations
This train comprises AC Double Decker Chair Car[CC] 10 & 2 Luggage/Parcel and Generator cum Brake van which is provided with the Guards' cabin. Total coach composition is 12.[7]
Features
All the coaches have three different levels and are fitted with semi-reclining cushion seats.
Coach Composition
The train has 10 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 12 coaches)
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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EOG | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 | C8 | C9 | C10 | EOG |
References
- ^ "22625/Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express Double Decker Chennai/MAS to Bangalore City/SBC Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts". India Rail Info. 30 October 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "22626/Bangalore - Chennai AC Double Decker Express Double Decker Bangalore City/SBC to Chennai/MAS Complete Train Route - India Rail Info - A Busy Junction for Travellers & Rail Enthusiasts". India Rail Info. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2014.
- ^ "South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore". The Indian Express. 25 February 2013.
- ^ "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.
- ^ "Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". Indianrail.gov.in. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Chennai-Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations - Chennai-Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations | The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 25 April 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2014.