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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Guntur - Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
| name = Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
| image =  
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| last  =  {{end date and age|df=yes|2016|11|14}}
| last  =  {{end date and age|df=yes|2016|11|14}}
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Guntur Junction}} ('''GNT''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} (GNT)
| stops = 4
| stops = 4
| end = {{rws|Kacheguda}} ('''KCG''')
| end = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)
| distance = {{convert|287|km|0|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|287|km|0|abbr=on}}
| journey time = 5h 10m
| journey time = 5h 10m
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| sleeping = No
| sleeping = No
| autorack =  
| autorack =  
| catering =  E-Catering
| catering =  E-catering
| observation = [[LHB Coaches]]
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]
| entertainment = No
| entertainment = No
| baggage = No
| baggage = No
| other facilities= Below the seats
| other facilities= Below the seats
| stock = 2
| stock = 2
| gauge = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| electrification =  
| electrification =  
| trainnumber = 22117/22118
| trainnumber = 22117/22118
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The '''Guntur - Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express''' was a [[Double Decker Express|Superfast Double Decker]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that used to run between [[Guntur Junction railway station|Guntur Junction]] and [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda]] in [[India]]. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Double-Decker-Train-Begins-Maiden-Journey/2014/05/14/article2224003.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/AC-Double-Decker-Trains-to-Guntur-Tirupati-from-May-13/2014/05/09/article2214539.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scr-cancels-kachegudaguntur-doubledecker/article9317460.ece SCR cancels Kacheguda-Guntur double-decker]</ref>
The '''Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express''' was a [[Double Decker Express|Superfast Double Decker]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that used to run between {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Double-Decker-Train-Begins-Maiden-Journey/2014/05/14/article2224003.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/AC-Double-Decker-Trains-to-Guntur-Tirupati-from-May-13/2014/05/09/article2214539.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scr-cancels-kachegudaguntur-doubledecker/article9317460.ece SCR cancels Kacheguda-Guntur double-decker]</ref>


== Service==
== Service==


The 22117/Guntur - Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda – Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 5m.
The 22117/Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda–Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 5m.


== Route and halts ==
== Route and halts ==
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The important halts of the train are:
The important halts of the train are:


* {{rws|Guntur Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}
* {{rws|Piduguralla}}
* {{stnlnk|Piduguralla}}
* {{rws|Miryalaguda}}
* {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}}
* {{rws|Nalgonda}}
* {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}}
* {{rws|Malkajgiri Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Malkajgiri Junction}}
* {{rws|Kacheguda}}
* {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}


==Coach composite==
==Coach composition==


The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches :
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:


* 8 AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
* 8 AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
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== Traction==
== Traction==


Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Loco Shed]] based [[WDM 3A]] diesel locomotive from [[Guntur]] to [[Hyderabad]] and vice versa.
Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Guntur to Hyderabad and vice versa.


== Direction Reversal==
==Direction reversal==


The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]].
The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]].
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Kacheguda railway station]]
* [[Kacheguda railway station]]
* [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]]
* [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]]
== Notes ==
{{notelist}}


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Double Decker Express}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Guntur - Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Guntur-Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Guntur]]
[[Category:Transport in Guntur]]
[[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]]
[[Category:Transport in Hyderabad, India]]

Latest revision as of 23:50, 3 August 2021

Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker
StatusCancelled
LocaleTelangana and Andhra Pradesh
First service13 May 2014; 11 years ago (2014-05-13)
Last service14 November 2016; 8 years ago (2016-11-14)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartGuntur Junction (GNT)
Stops4
EndKacheguda (KCG)
Distance travelled287 km (178 mi)
Service frequencyBi-weekly [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)22117/22118
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesE-catering
Observation facilitiesLHB coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed56 km/h (35 mph), including halts

The Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Double Decker train belonging to South Central Railway zone that used to run between Guntur Junction and Kacheguda in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.[1][2][3][4]

Service[edit]

The 22117/Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56 km/hr and covers 287 km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda–Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57 km/hr and covers 287 km in 5h 5m.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:

  • 8 AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
  • 2 End-on Generator

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by a Gooty Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Guntur to Hyderabad and vice versa.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Runs two days in a week for every direction.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati
  2. ↑ AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati
  3. ↑ AC double decker trains to Guntur
  4. ↑ SCR cancels Kacheguda-Guntur double-decker

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