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| type = [[Express Trains in India|Express]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Express]]
| locale =  
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| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = {{rws|Chennai Central}} ('''MAS''')
| start = {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} (MAS)
| stops = 6
| stops = 6
| end = {{rws|Tirupati}} ('''TPTY''')
| 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 <br> E-Catering
| catering =  On-board catering <br> E-catering
| observation = [[ICF Coaches]]
| 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 = {{RailGauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}
| 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 Trains in India|express]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that runs between [[Chennai Central railway station|Chennai Central]] and [[Tirupati railway station|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>
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:


* {{rws|Chennai Central}}
* {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}
* {{rws|Perambur}}
* {{stnlnk|Perambur}}
* {{rws|Tiruvallur}}
* {{stnlnk|Tiruvallur}}
* {{rws|Arakkonam Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}
* [[Tiruttani]]
* [[Tiruttani]]
* [[Nagari]]
* [[Nagari]]
* [[Ekambarakuppam]]
* [[Ekambarakuppam]]
* [[Puttur, Andhra Pradesh|Puttur]]
* [[Puttur, Andhra Pradesh|Puttur]]
* {{rws|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}
* {{rws|Tirupati}}
* {{stnlnk|Tirupati}}


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


The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;kmph. The train consists of 18 coaches :
The train has standard ICF rakes with a max speed of 110&nbsp;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 Coaches
* 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 [[Chennai]] to [[Renigunta]] then to [[Tirupati]] and vice versa.
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==


Train Reverses its direction 1 times:
==Direction reversal==


* {{rws|Renigunta Junction}}
The train reverses its direction 1 times:


== Rake Sharing ==
* {{stnlnk|Renigunta Junction}}


The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- [[Chamarajanagar]] - [[Tirupati]] Express and 56209/56210 [[Chamarajanagar]] - [[Mysuru]] Passenger.
==Rake sharing==


== Notes ==
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- [[Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express]] and 56209/56210 [[Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger]].
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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* [[Chennai Central railway station]]
* [[Chennai Central railway station]]
* [[Sapthagiri Express]]
* [[Sapthagiri Express]]
* [[Chamarajanagar]] - [[Mysuru]] Passenger
* [[Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger]]
* [[Chamarajanagar]] - [[Tirupati]] Express
* [[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


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{{Railways in Southern India}}

Latest revision as of 18:28, 25 August 2021


Garudadri Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
StartChennai Central (MAS)
Stops6
EndTirupati (TPTY)
Distance travelled147 km (91 mi)
Service frequencyDaily [lower-alpha 1]
Train number(s)16203/16204
On-board services
Class(es)AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, Second Sitting, General Unreserved.
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coaches
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph), including halts

The Garudadri Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Tirupati in India. But the rakes was maintained by South Western Railway. It is currently being operated with 16203/16204 train numbers on a daily basis.[1][2]

Service[edit]

The 16203/Garudadri Express has an average speed of 41 km/hr and covers 147 km in 3h 35m. The 16204/Garudadri Express has an average speed of 37 km/hr and covers 147 km in 4h.

Route and halts[edit]

The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition[edit]

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 Two Tier
  • 2 AC Three Tier
  • 8 Sleeper coaches
  • 4 General Unreserved
  • 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake

Traction[edit]

Both trains are hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAG-7 or WAM-4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Renigunta then to Tirupati and vice versa.

Direction reversal[edit]

The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Rake sharing[edit]

The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56209/56210 Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "South Central Railway gets many projects in Railway Budget 2013". Deccan Chronicle. 30 July 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Rail Budget 2013: Andhra Pradesh to get 8 express trains, 4 new lines". The Times of India. 30 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013.

External links[edit]


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