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MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru *Double Decker Express*
MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express
Overview
Service type	Double Decker Express
Status	Operational
Locale	Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka
First service	25 April 2013
Current operator(s)	Southern Railways
Route
Start	MGR Chennai Central (MAS)
Stops	9/10
End	KSR Bengaluru (SBC)
Distance travelled	365 km (227 mi)
Average journey time	6 hrs
Service frequency	Daily
Train number(s)	22625 / 22626
On-board services
Class(es)	AC Chair Car, non-AC second-class reserved
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	No
Catering facilities	Available
Observation facilities	Large windows
Baggage facilities	Available
Technical
Rolling stock	LHB Double Decker + LHB-Uday
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in); broad gauge
Operating speed	Average speed – 60 km/h
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The 22625 / 22626 MGR Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express is a Double Decker Express connecting Chennai Central and KSR Bengaluru. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.^[1]^[2]^[3]

This train uses LHB coaches. The train is usually hauled by either a Royapuram WAP-7 or an Erode WAP-7 and so was WAP-4 locomotive. WAP-7 #30332 of Royapuram Electric Loco Shed hauled the Inaugural Special.^{[citation needed]}

Schedule[edit | edit source]

The schedule of the 22626/22625 KSR Bengaluru - MGR Chennai Central AC Double Decker Express is given below:-

MAS - SBC - MAS AC Double Decker Express
22625		Stations	22626
Arrival	Departure	Stations	Arrival	Departure
----	07:25	MGR Chennai Central	19:45	----
----		Perambur	19:13	19:15
08:18	08:20	Arakkonam Junction	18:28	18:30
09:08	09:10	Katpadi Junction	17:43	17:45
09:48	09:50	Ambur	16:48	16:50
10:03	10:05	Vaniyambadi	16:34	16:36
10:23	10:25	Jolarpet Junction	16:15	16:20
11:02	11:03	Kuppam	15:02	15:03
11:28	11:30	Bangarapet Junction	14:34	14:35
12:18	12:20	Krishnarajapuram	13:52	13:54
12:35	12:37	Bengaluru Cantt.	13:40	13:42
13:10	----	KSR Bengaluru	----	13:30

Coach composition[edit | edit source]

Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express at Vellore

The 22625/22626 MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express train has eight AC Chair cars, five non-AC second-class reserved coaches and two power cars.^[4]

	Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
22626		EOG	C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6	C7	C8	D1	D2	D3	D4	D5	EOG

	Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
22625		EOG	D5	D4	D3	D2	D1	C8	C7	C6	C5	C4	C3	C2	C1	EOG

The train shares rake with KSR Bengaluru-Coimbatore Uday Express

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore". The Indian Express. 25 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013.
↑ "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.
↑ "Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2013.
↑ "Chennai-Bengaluru Double-Decker Express To Roll Out Second-Class Reserved Coaches From Feb 15". TimesNow. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

[1] "South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore". The Indian Express. 25 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013.

[2] "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.

[3] "Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2013.

[4] "Chennai-Bengaluru Double-Decker Express To Roll Out Second-Class Reserved Coaches From Feb 15". TimesNow. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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v t e Double Decker Express
AC Operational	Mumbai LTT−Madgaon Mumbai Central−Ahmedbad Chennai Central−KSR Bengaluru Jaipur−Delhi Sarai Rohilla Lucknow−Anand Vihar Terminal Vishakhapatnam−Tirupati
Non AC Operational	Flying Ranee Mumbai Central–Valsad
Former	Bhopal–Indore Guntur–Kacheguda Habibganj–Indore Howrah– Dhanbad Kaheguda–Tirupati Sinhagad Express Deccan Queen Sahyadri Express Deccan Express Mumbai–Pune Passenger Panchvati Express

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-{{Use Indian English|date=February 2015}}
+{{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}}
+{{italic title}}
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-| name = Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express (22625/22626)
+| color              = FF5C5C
-| image= Bangalore Chennai Double Decker Express.jpg
+| name               = MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru ''Double Decker Express''
-| type = [[Double Decker Express|Double Decker]]
+| image              = Bangalore Chennai Double Decker Express.jpg
-| train_type = [[Double Decker Express]]
+| image_size         = 300px
-| status =
+| type               = [[Double Decker Express]]
-| locale = [[Tamil Nadu]],  [[Karnataka]] & [[Andhra Pradesh]]
+| status             = Operational
-| operator = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
+| locale             = [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] & [[Karnataka]]
-| start = [[Chennai Central railway station]] (MAS)
+| operator           = [[Southern Railway zone|Southern Railways]]
-| first = 25 April 2013
+| start              = [[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]] (MAS)
-| stops = 9/10
+| first              = 25 April 2013
-| end = [[Bangalore City railway station]] (SBC)
+| stops              = 9/10
-| distance= 365 km
+| end                = [[Bangalore City railway station|KSR Bengaluru]] (SBC)
-| journeytime = 6 hrs
+| distance           = {{convert|365|km|0|abbr=on}}
-| frequency = Daily
+| journeytime        = 6 hrs
-| trainnumber = 22625 / 22626
+| frequency          = Daily
-| class = AC Chair Car
+| trainnumber        = 22625 / 22626
-| seating = Yes
+| class              = AC Chair Car, non-AC second-class reserved
-| sleeping = No
+| seating            = Yes
-| observation = Large windows
+| sleeping           = No
-| baggage = Available
+| observation        = Large windows
-| catering = Available
+| baggage            = Available
-| stock = [[LHB coaches|LHB Double Decker]]
+| catering           = Available
-| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br>[[broad gauge]]
+| stock              = [[LHB coach|LHB Double Decker]] + [[LHB coach |LHB-Uday]]
-| speed = Avg. speed – 105.3&nbsp;km/h
+| gauge              = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br>[[broad gauge]]
-| map = [[File:Brindavan Express and Lalbagh Express (MAS - SBC) Route map.jpg|250px]]
+| speed              = Average speed – 60 km/h
+| map                = [[File:Brindavan Express and Lalbagh Express (MAS - SBC) Route map.jpg|250px]]
 }}
-The 22625 / 22626 '''Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express ''' is a [[Double Decker Express]] connecting {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|Bangalore City}}. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1477951.ece#.UzhtLNL7C8A|title=South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore|work= [[The Indian Express]] |date=25 Feb 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/it-is-the-first-airconditioned-doubledecker-train-in-south-india/article4655909.ece|title=It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/314700/enjoy-double-decker-train-ride.html|title=Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai|work= [[Deccan Herald]] |date=24 Feb 2013}}</ref>
+The 22625 / 22626 '''MGR''' '''Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express '''is a [[Double Decker Express]] connecting {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}} and {{stnlnk|KSR Bengaluru}}. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1477951.ece#.UzhtLNL7C8A|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130226134336/http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1477951.ece#.UzhtLNL7C8A|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 February 2013|title=South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore|work= [[The Indian Express]] |date=25 Feb 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/it-is-the-first-airconditioned-doubledecker-train-in-south-india/article4655909.ece|title=It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India|work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/314700/enjoy-double-decker-train-ride.html|title=Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai|work= [[Deccan Herald]] |date=24 Feb 2013}}</ref>
-This train uses [[LHB coaches]]. A [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] & [[Electric Loco Shed, Arakkonam|Arakkonam]] [[WAP-4]] locomotive, which are the powerful passenger electric locomotives of [[Indian Railways]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianrail.gov.in |title=Welcome to Indian Railway Passenger reservation Enquiry |publisher=Indianrail.gov.in |accessdate=2014-01-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408180437/http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ |archivedate=8 April 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref> is used to haul it. WAP-7 number 30332 of Royapuram Electric Loco Shed hauled the Inaugural Special.
+This train uses [[LHB coach|LHB coaches]]. The train is usually hauled by either a [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram]] [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] or an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]] [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] and so was [[WAP-4]] locomotive. [[Indian locomotive class WAP-7|WAP-7]] #30332 of [[Electric Loco Shed, Royapuram|Royapuram Electric Loco Shed]] hauled the Inaugural Special.{{cn|date=March 2023}}
-==Accommodations==
+==Schedule==
-[[File:Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express 22626.jpg|left|thumb|Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express at [[Vellore]]]]
+The schedule of the 22626/22625 KSR Bengaluru - MGR Chennai Central AC Double Decker Express is given below:-
-This train comprises AC double decker chair car 8 & 2 luggage/parcel and generator cum brake van which is provided with the guards' cabin. Total coach composition is 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/infrastructure/chennai-bangalore-ac-double-decker-express-train-starts-operations/slideshow/19720512.cms |title=Chennai–Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations – Chennai–Bangalore AC double decker express train starts operations|work=The Economic Times |date=2013-04-25 |accessdate=2014-01-18}}</ref>
+{| class="wikitable" width="45%" style="text-align: center;"
+! colspan="5" align="center" style="background:#E96773;" |<span style="color:#e7e700;">''MAS - SBC - MAS AC Double Decker Express''</span>
-==Features==
+|-
-[[File:Bangalore Chennai Double Decker Train (8748998169).jpg|thumb|Inside the train]]
+! colspan="2" |22625
-All the coaches have three different levels and are fitted with semi-reclining cushion seats.
+! rowspan="2" |Stations
+! colspan="2" |22626
-==Stoppages==
+|-
-The train stops at {{stnlnk|Arakkonam Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Katpadi Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Ambur}}, {{stnlnk|Vaniyambadi}}, {{stnlnk|Jolarpettai Junction}}, {{stnlnk|Kuppam}}, {{stnlnk|Bangarpet}}, {{stnlnk|Krishnarajapuram}}, {{stnlnk|Bangalore Cantonment}} and the train No.22626 also stops at {{stnlnk|Perambur}} towards {{stnlnk|Chennai Central}}.
+|'''Arrival'''
+|'''Departure'''
+|'''Arrival'''
+|'''Departure'''
+|-
+|'''----'''
+|07:25
+|'''[[Chennai Central railway station|MGR Chennai Central]]'''
+|19:45
+|'''----'''
+|-
+| colspan="2" |'''----'''
+|[[Perambur railway station|Perambur]]
+|19:13
+|19:15
+|-
+|08:18
+|08:20
+|[[Arakkonam Junction railway station|Arakkonam Junction]]
+|18:28
+|18:30
+|-
+|09:08
+|09:10
+|[[Katpadi Junction railway station|Katpadi Junction]]
+|17:43
+|17:45
+|-
+|09:48
+|09:50
+|[[Ambur railway station|Ambur]]
+|16:48
+|16:50
+|-
+|10:03
+|10:05
+|[[Vaniyambadi railway station|Vaniyambadi]]
+|16:34
+|16:36
+|-
+|10:23
+|10:25
+|[[Jolarpet Junction railway station|Jolarpet Junction]]
+|16:15
+|16:20
+|-
+|11:02
+|11:03
+|[[Kuppam railway station|Kuppam]]
+|15:02
+|15:03
+|-
+|11:28
+|11:30
+|[[Bangarapet Junction railway station|Bangarapet Junction]]
+|14:34
+|14:35
+|-
+|12:18
+|12:20
+|[[Krishnarajapuram railway station|Krishnarajapuram]]
+|13:52
+|13:54
+|-
+|12:35
+|12:37
+|[[Bangalore Cantonment railway station|Bengaluru Cantt.]]
+|13:40
+|13:42
+|-
+|13:10
+|'''----'''
+|[[Bangalore City railway station|'''KSR Bengaluru''']]
+|'''----'''
+|13:30
+|}
 ==Coach composition==
-The train has 8 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 10 coaches)
+[[File:Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express 22626.jpg|thumb|Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express at [[Vellore]]]]
+The 22625/22626 MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express train has eight AC Chair cars, five non-AC second-class reserved coaches and two power cars.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-09 |title=Chennai-Bengaluru Double-Decker Express To Roll Out Second-Class Reserved Coaches From Feb 15 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/chennai/chennai-bengaluru-double-decker-express-to-roll-out-second-class-reserved-coaches-from-feb-15-article-106650885 |access-date=2024-03-25 |website=TimesNow |language=en}}</ref>
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+|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|22x22px]]
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+|D2
+|D3
+|D4
+|D5
+|EOG
+|}
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 |-
-|[[File:BSicon LDER.svg|25px]] ||EOG||C1||C2||C3||C4||C5||C6||C7||C8|||EOG
+|'''22625'''
+|[[File:BSicon_LDER.svg|22x22px]]
+|EOG
+|D5
+|D4
+|D3
+|D2
+|D1
+|C8
+|C7
+|C6
+|C5
+|C4
+|C3
+|C2
+|C1
+|EOG
 |}
-== Traction ==
+The train shares rake with [[KSR Bengaluru-Coimbatore Uday Express]]
-Both pair of trains are hauled by an [[Electric Loco Shed, Erode|Erode]]-based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP-4]].
 ==References==
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 [[Category:Rail transport in Karnataka]]
 [[Category:Rail transport in Tamil Nadu]]
-[[Category:Transport in Bangalore]]
+[[Category:Transport in Bengaluru]]
 [[Category:Transport in Chennai]]