Chennai - Bangalore Double Decker Express

Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express[1] [2]

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
Start Chennai Central (MAS)
Stops 9/10
End Bangalore City (SBC)
Distance travelled 358 km
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. Train also includes features like a GPS-based passenger information system providing real time information such as the train's position and speed, and the distance to the next station.[8]

Halts

S.No Stations Arrival Departure
1. Bangalore City railway station Terminus 14:30
2. Bangalore Cantonment railway station 14:40 14:42
3. Krishnarajapuram 14:51 14:53
4. Bangarapet 15:33 15:35
5. Jolarpettai 16:48 16:50
6. Ambur 17:18 17:20
7. Katpadi 18:03 18:05
8. Arakkonam 18:53 18:55
9. Perambur 19:43 19:45
10. Chennai Central 20:35 Terminus
S.No Stations Arrival Departure
1. Chennai Central Terminus 07:25
2. Arakkonam 08:28 08:30
3. Katpadi 09:18 09:20
4. Ambur 09:58 10:00
5. Jolarpettai 10:33 10:35
6. Bangarapet 11:33 11:35
7. Krishnarajapuram 12:18 12:20
8. Bangalore Cantonment railway station 12:33 12:35
9. Bangalore City railway station 13:10 Terminus
Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker at Katpadi Junction

Coach Composition

The train has 10 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 12 coaches)

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References

  1. ↑ "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. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  2. ↑ "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. 2013-08-16. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  3. ↑ "South India’s first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore". The Indian Express. 25 Feb 2013.
  4. ↑ "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.
  5. ↑ "Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai". Deccan Herald. 24 Feb 2013.
  6. ↑ "Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry". Indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  7. ↑ "Chennai-Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations - Chennai-Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations | The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 2013-04-25. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  8. ↑ "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.

9. " Double decker train from Bangalore to Chennai "

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