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{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox rail service | {{Infobox rail service | ||
| name = | | name = Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| image_width = | | image_width = | ||
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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 = {{ | | start = {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} (GNT) | ||
| stops = 4 | | stops = 4 | ||
| end = {{ | | 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 = E-catering | ||
| observation = [[LHB | | 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 = {{ | | gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}} | ||
| electrification = | | electrification = | ||
| trainnumber = 22117/22118 | | trainnumber = 22117/22118 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The ''' | 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/ | 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 == | == Route and halts == | ||
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The important halts of the train are: | The important halts of the train are: | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Piduguralla}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Malkajgiri Junction}} | ||
* {{ | * {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} | ||
==Coach | ==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 | 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 | ==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]]. | ||
== 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 == | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Double Decker Express}} | {{Double Decker Express}} | ||
{{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]] | ||