Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express
The 22625 / 22626 MGR Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express is a Double Decker Express connecting Chennai Central and Bangalore City. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.
| MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Double Decker Express | ||||
| Status | Operational | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 25 April 2013 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) KSR Bengaluru City Jn (SBC) | ||||
| Stops | 9/10 | ||||
| Distance travelled | 365 km (227 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 6 hrs | ||||
| Service frequency | Daily | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22625 / 22626 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, non-AC second-class reserved | ||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | Available | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Baggage facilities | Available | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Double Decker | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
| Operating speed | Average speed – 60 km/h | ||||
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This train uses LHB coaches. The train is usually hauled by either a Royapuram WAP-7 or an Erode WAP-7 locomotive. WAP-7 #30332 of Royapuram Electric Loco Shed hauled the Inaugural Special.
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