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| name              = Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express
| color              = FF5C5C
| image              = File:Vskp-Tirupathi double decker train.jpg|Tpty-Vskp Double Decker Express
| name              = Visakhapatnam Junction – Tirupati<br>''AC Double Decker Express''
| image_width        =
| image              = Vskp-Tirupathi double decker train.jpg
| caption            =Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express  
| image_width        =  
| type              = [[Double Decker Express|Double Decker]]
| caption            = Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express
| type              = [[Double Decker Express]]
| locale            = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| locale            = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| first              = 31 December 2016
| first              = {{start date and age|2016|12|31}}
| last              =  
| last              =  
| operator          = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]
| operator          = [[South Coast Railway zone|South Coast Railways]]
| ridership          =
| ridership          =  
| start              = {{rws|Tirupati}} '''(TPTY)'''
| start              = {{rws|Tirupati}} '''(TPTY)'''
| stops              =16  
| stops              = 16
| end                = {{rws|Visakhapatnam}} '''(VSKP)'''
| end                = {{rws|Visakhapatnam}} '''(VSKP)'''
| distance          = {{convert|761|km|abbr=on}}
| distance          = {{convert|761|km|abbr=on}}
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| seating            = Yes
| seating            = Yes
| sleeping          = No
| sleeping          = No
| autorack          =
| autorack          =  
| catering          = On-board Catering
| catering          = On-board Catering
| observation        = Large windows
| observation        = Large windows
| entertainment      =
| entertainment      =  
| baggage            =  
| baggage            =  
| otherfacilities    =
| otherfacilities    =  
| stock              = [[LHB coaches|LHB Double Decker]]
| stock              = [[LHB coach|LHB Double Decker]]
| gauge              = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge              = {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el                =  
| el                =  
| trainnumber        = 22707 / 22708
| trainnumber        = 22707 / 22708
| speed              = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts  
| speed              = {{convert|58|km/h|0|abbr=on}} average with halts
| map                = [[File:(Tirupathi - Visakhapatnam) Double decker Express route map.png|300px]]
| map                = [[File:(Tirupathi - Visakhapatnam) Double decker Express route map.png|300px]]
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The 22707 / 22708 '''Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways|South Coast Railways of Indian Railways]] connecting [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[Tirupati]] both in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/Suresh-Prabhu-High-speed-trains-to-connect-Vijayawada-Vizag-soon/article16966976.ece, thehindu.com], Retrieved 12 Aug 2017</ref><ref>[https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8250&did=1483091680482AA196EF2C985B5F88F45390944165939.web107 South Central Railways], Retrieved 12 August 2017</ref>
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The 22707 / 22708 '''Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express''' is a [[Superfast Express trains in India|superfast]] train belonging to [[Indian Railways|South Coast Railways of Indian Railways]] connecting [[Visakhapatnam]] and [[Tirupati]] both in the [[Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/Suresh-Prabhu-High-speed-trains-to-connect-Vijayawada-Vizag-soon/article16966976.ece, thehindu.com], Retrieved 12 Aug 2017</ref><ref>[https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&id=0,5,268&dcd=8250&did=1483091680482AA196EF2C985B5F88F45390944165939.web107 South Central Railways], Retrieved 12 August 2017</ref> as of now it is the only overnight [[Intercity Express (Indian Railways)|intercity express]] operated in Indian Railways network and it is the longest operational [[Double Decker Express|Double Decker express]] of Indian Railways.


Previously this train was introduced between [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda (Hyderabad)]]–{{rws|Guntur Junction}} section as [[Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express]] & [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda (Hyderabad)]]–{{rws|Tirupati}} section as [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]],<ref>[https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 South Central Railway], Retrieved 12 August 2014</ref> but both trains were not successful on those routes due to low commuter traveling. So this train was canceled on those routes<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/SCR-cancels-Kacheguda-Guntur-double-decker/article16440043.ece thehindu.com], Retrieved 12 August 2017</ref> and transferred on a busy and profitable route i.e. Visakhapatnam - Tirupati section.
Previously this train was introduced between [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda (Hyderabad)]]–{{rws|Guntur Junction}} section as [[Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express]] & [[Kacheguda railway station|Kacheguda (Hyderabad)]]–{{rws|Tirupati}} section as [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]],<ref>[https://scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 South Central Railway], Retrieved 12 August 2014</ref> but both trains were not successful on those routes due to low commuter traveling. So this train was canceled on those routes<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/SCR-cancels-Kacheguda-Guntur-double-decker/article16440043.ece thehindu.com], Retrieved 12 August 2017</ref> and transferred on a busy and profitable route i.e. Visakhapatnam - Tirupati section.
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This train stops at [[Duvvada railway station|Duvvada]], [[Anakapalle railway station|Anakapalle]], [[Tuni railway station, Andhra Pradesh|Tuni]], [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samalkot Jn]], [[Rajahmundry railway station|Rajahmundry]], [[Tadepalligudem railway station|Tadepalligudem]], [[Eluru railway station|Eluru]], [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Junction]], [[New Guntur railway station|New Guntur]], [[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Jn]], [[Chirala railway station|Chirala]], [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]], [[Nellore railway station|Nellore]], [[Gudur Junction railway station|Gudur Jn]], [[Srikalahasti railway station|Sri Kalahasti]] & [[Renigunta Junction railway station|Renigunta Jn]].
This train stops at [[Duvvada railway station|Duvvada]], [[Anakapalle railway station|Anakapalle]], [[Tuni railway station, Andhra Pradesh|Tuni]], [[Samalkot Junction railway station|Samalkot Jn]], [[Rajahmundry railway station|Rajahmundry]], [[Tadepalligudem railway station|Tadepalligudem]], [[Eluru railway station|Eluru]], [[Vijayawada Junction railway station|Vijayawada Junction]], [[New Guntur railway station|New Guntur]], [[Tenali Junction railway station|Tenali Jn]], [[Chirala railway station|Chirala]], [[Ongole railway station|Ongole]], [[Nellore railway station|Nellore]], [[Gudur Junction railway station|Gudur Jn]], [[Srikalahasti railway station|Sri Kalahasti]] & [[Renigunta Junction railway station|Renigunta Jn]].


==Traction==
== Coach composition ==
 
The train has 9 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 11 coaches)
It is hauled by a {{rws|Lallaguda}} based [[WAP 7]] locomotive on its entire journey.
 
==Coach composition==
The train has 08 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 10 coaches)


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!
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|EOG
|C8
|C7
|C6
|C5
|C4
|C3
|C2
|C1
|CE1
|EOG
|-
|'''22708'''
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||CE1||C1||C2||C3||C4||C5||C6||C7||C8
|EOG
|}


==Schedule==
The schedule of this 22707/22708 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati AC Double Decker Express is given below:-
{| class="wikitable" width="65%" style="text-align: center;"
! colspan="7" align="center" style="background:#FF7C5C;" |<span style="color:beige;">''VSKP - TPTY - VSKP  AC Double Decker Express''</span>
|+
! colspan="3" |22707
! rowspan="2" |Stations
! colspan="3" |22708
|-
|'''Days'''
|'''Arrival'''
|'''Departure'''
|'''Arrival'''
|'''Departure'''
|'''Days'''
|-
! rowspan="3" |1
| -NIL-
|23:00
| '''Visakhapatnam Junction'''
|10:30
| -NIL-
! rowspan="13" |2
|-
|23:23
|23:25
| '''Duvvada'''
|09:43
|09:45
|-
|23:34
|23:35
|Anakapalle
|08:58
|09:00
|-
|-
|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||C1||C2||C3||C4||C5||C6||C7||C8||EOG
! rowspan="15" |2
|00:24
|00:25
|Tuni
|08:03
|08:05
|-
|01:08
|01:10
|Samalkot Junction
|07:13
|07:15
|-
|02:03
|02:05
|Rajahmundry
|06:33
|06:35
|-
|02:48
|02:50
|Tadepalligudem
|05:53
|05:55
|-
|03:18
|03:20
|Eluru
|05:18
|05:20
|-
|04:50
|05:00
|Vijayawada Junction
|04:15
|04:25
|-
|05:38
|05:40
|New Guntur
|03:23
|03:25
|-
|06:24
|06:25
|Tenali Junction
|02:48
|02:50
|-
|07:14
|07:15
|Chirala
|01:58
|02:00
|-
|07:49
|07:50
|Ongole
|01:23
|01:25
|-
|09:09
|09:10
|Nellore
|23:53
|23:55
! rowspan="5" |1
|-
|09:58
|10:00
|Gudur Junction
|23:23
|23:25
|-
|10:59
|11:00
|Sri Kalahasti
|22:35
|22:37
|-
|11:28
|11:30
| '''Renigunta Junction'''
|22:13
|22:15
|-
|12:20
| -NIL-
| '''Tirupati'''
| -NIL-
|21:55
|}
|}
==Traction==
earlier was [[WAP-4]]. It is hauled by a {{rws|Lallaguda}} based [[WAP 7]] and [[WAP-5]] locomotive on its entire journey.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:54, 12 March 2026

Visakhapatnam Junction – Tirupati
AC Double Decker Express
Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker Express
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
First serviceDecember 31, 2016; 9 years ago (2016-12-31)
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

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] as of now it is the only overnight intercity express operated in Indian Railways network and it is the longest operational Double Decker express of Indian Railways.

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[edit | edit source]

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.

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

The train has 9 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 11 coaches)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
22707 EOG C8 C7 C6 C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 CE1 EOG
22708 EOG CE1 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 EOG

Schedule[edit | edit source]

The schedule of this 22707/22708 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati AC Double Decker Express is given below:-

VSKP - TPTY - VSKP AC Double Decker Express
22707 Stations 22708
Days Arrival Departure Arrival Departure Days
1 -NIL- 23:00 Visakhapatnam Junction 10:30 -NIL- 2
23:23 23:25 Duvvada 09:43 09:45
23:34 23:35 Anakapalle 08:58 09:00
2 00:24 00:25 Tuni 08:03 08:05
01:08 01:10 Samalkot Junction 07:13 07:15
02:03 02:05 Rajahmundry 06:33 06:35
02:48 02:50 Tadepalligudem 05:53 05:55
03:18 03:20 Eluru 05:18 05:20
04:50 05:00 Vijayawada Junction 04:15 04:25
05:38 05:40 New Guntur 03:23 03:25
06:24 06:25 Tenali Junction 02:48 02:50
07:14 07:15 Chirala 01:58 02:00
07:49 07:50 Ongole 01:23 01:25
09:09 09:10 Nellore 23:53 23:55 1
09:58 10:00 Gudur Junction 23:23 23:25
10:59 11:00 Sri Kalahasti 22:35 22:37
11:28 11:30 Renigunta Junction 22:13 22:15
12:20 -NIL- Tirupati -NIL- 21:55

Traction[edit | edit source]

earlier was WAP-4. It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 and WAP-5 locomotive on its entire journey.

References[edit | edit source]

  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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