Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express

The 22707 / 22708 Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express is a superfast train belonging to South Coast Railways of Indian Railways connecting Visakhapatnam and Tirupati both in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] [2]

Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express
Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
First service31 December 2016
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
StartTirupati (TPTY)
Stops16
EndVisakhapatnam (VSKP)
Distance travelled761 km (473 mi)
Average journey time13 hrs 10 min
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)22707 / 22708
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Double Decker
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average with halts
Route map

Previously this train was introduced between Kacheguda (Hyderabad)–Guntur Junction section as Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express & Kacheguda (Hyderabad)–Tirupati section as Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express [3], but both trains were not successful on those routes due to low commuter traveling. So this train was canceled on those routes[4] and transferred on a busy and profitable route i.e. Visakhapatnam - Tirupati section.

Stoppages

This train stops at Duvvada, Anakapalle, Tuni, Samalkot Jn, Rajahmundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Junction, New Guntur, Tenali Jn, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn, Sri Kalahasti & Renigunta Jn.

Traction

It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.

Coach composition

The train has 08 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 10 coaches)

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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References
  1. thehindu.com, Retrieved 12 Aug 2017
  2. South Central Railways, Retrieved 12 August 2017
  3. South Central Railway, Retrieved 12 August 2014
  4. thehindu.com, Retrieved 12 August 2017
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