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| type = [[Express | | type = [[Express trains in India|Express]] | ||
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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]] | | operator = [[South Central Railway zone]] | ||
| ridership = | | ridership = | ||
| start = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS) | ||
| stops = 6 | | stops = 6 | ||
| end = {{ | | end = {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} (TPTY) | ||
| distance = {{convert|147|km|0|abbr=on}} | | distance = {{convert|147|km|0|abbr=on}} | ||
| journey time = 3h 35m | | journey time = 3h 35m | ||
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| sleeping = Yes | | sleeping = Yes | ||
| autorack = | | autorack = | ||
| catering = On-board | | catering = On-board catering <br> E-catering | ||
| observation = [[ICF | | observation = [[ICF coaches]] | ||
| entertainment = No | | entertainment = No | ||
| baggage = No | | baggage = No | ||
| other facilities= Below the seats | | other facilities= Below the seats | ||
| stock = 2 | | stock = 2 | ||
| gauge = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 16203/16204 | | trainnumber = 16203/16204 | ||
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The '''Garudadri Express''' is an [[Express | The '''Garudadri Express''' is an [[Express trains in India|Express]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} in India. But the rakes was maintained by [[South Western Railway zone|South Western Railway]]. It is currently being operated with 16203/16204 train numbers on a daily basis.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130226/news-current-affairs/article/south-central-railway-gets-many-projects-railway-budget-2013| title=South Central Railway gets many projects in Railway Budget 2013| website=Deccan Chronicle| date=30 July 2017| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301005708/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130226/news-current-affairs/article/south-central-railway-gets-many-projects-railway-budget-2013| archivedate=1 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-27/rail-budget/37329703_1_purna-parli-vaijnath-nizamabad-lokmanya-tilak-dhone-gooty| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130302035341/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-27/rail-budget/37329703_1_purna-parli-vaijnath-nizamabad-lokmanya-tilak-dhone-gooty| url-status=dead| archive-date=2 March 2013| website=[[The Times of India]]| title=Rail Budget 2013: Andhra Pradesh to get 8 express trains, 4 new lines| date=30 July 2017}}</ref> | ||
== Service== | == Service== | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Perambur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tiruvallur}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}} | ||
* [[Tiruttani]] | * [[Tiruttani]] | ||
* [[Nagari]] | * [[Nagari]] | ||
* [[Ekambarakuppam]] | * [[Ekambarakuppam]] | ||
* [[Puttur, Andhra Pradesh|Puttur]] | * [[Puttur, Andhra Pradesh|Puttur]] | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Tirupati}} | ||
==Coach | ==Coach composition== | ||
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches : | The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110 kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches: | ||
* 1 AC First Class | * 1 AC First Class | ||
* 1 AC Two Tier | * 1 AC Two Tier | ||
* 2 AC Three Tier | * 2 AC Three Tier | ||
* 8 Sleeper | * 8 Sleeper coaches | ||
* 4 General Unreserved | * 4 General Unreserved | ||
* 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | * 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake | ||
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== Traction== | == Traction== | ||
Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam Loco Shed]] based [[WAG-7]] or [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from | Both trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam Loco Shed]]-based [[WAG-7]] or [[WAM-4]] electric locomotive from Chennai to [[Renigunta]] then to Tirupati and vice versa. | ||
==Direction reversal== | |||
The train reverses its direction 1 times: | |||
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}} | |||
==Rake sharing== | |||
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- [[Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express]] and 56209/56210 [[Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[Chennai Central railway station]] | * [[Chennai Central railway station]] | ||
* [[Sapthagiri Express]] | * [[Sapthagiri Express]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1642 16203/Garudadri Express] | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/1642 16203/Garudadri Express] India Rail Info | ||
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/310 16204/Garudadri Express] | * [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/310 16204/Garudadri Express] India Rail Info | ||
{{Railways in Southern India}} | {{Railways in Southern India}} | ||