Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express

The Kacheguda–Tirupati AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Express connecting Hyderabad and Tirupati cities. It was one of the first AC Double Decker Express in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh alongside Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express.[1][2][3] It had CZDAC coaches (AC chair-car) and VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection with Alarm system), first of its kind, in a double-decker train.[4]

Kacheguda–Tirupati AC Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker Express
StatusCancelled
LocaleTelangana and Andhra Pradesh
First service15 May 2014 (2014-05-15)
Last service14 November 2016 (2016-11-14)
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiKacheguda (KCG)
Tirupati Main (TPTY)
Stops10
Distance travelled636 km
Average journey time11 hrs 30 m
Service frequencyWeekly twice (Wed, Sat)
Train number(s)22119 / 22120
On-board services
Class(es)AC CC 10
Seating arrangementsAvailable
Catering facilitiesAvailable
Observation facilitiesLarge windows
Baggage facilitiesAvailable
Technical
Track gaugeBroad gauge
Operating speed55 km/h

References
  1. "Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati". South Central Railway. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  2. "Double Decker Train Begins Maiden Journey". The New Indian Express. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. "AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  4. "Double-decker train to Tirupati". Deccan Chronicle. 28 February 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
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