Status Operating End Bangalore City (SBC) Train number(s) 22625 / 22626 Distance travelled 358,000 m First service 25 April 2013 | Stops 9/10 Service frequency Daily Distance travelled 358,000 m Current operator Southern Railway zone Track gauge Broad gauge | |
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Locale Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Start Chennai Central railway station Service type Superfast/Mail Trains in India | ||
The Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express is a superfast express connecting Indian cities Chennai and Bangalore. It is the first AC Double Decker Express in South India.
Contents
This is the first AC Double Decker train B/W Chennai Central and Bangalore City. This train uses LHB coaches. A WAP - 7 locomotive, one of the powerful locomotives of Indian Railways, is used to haul it. WAP - 7 30332 of Royapuram electric loco shed got the honour of hauling the Inaugural Special.
Accommodations
This train comprises AC Double Decker Chair Car[CC] 10 & 2 Luggage/Parcel and Generator cum Brake van which is provided with the Guards' cabin. Total coach composition is 12.
Features
All the coaches have three different levels and are fitted with semi-reclining cushion seats.
Stoppages
The train stops at Arakkonam Junction, Katpadi Junction, Ambur, Vaniyambadi, Jolarpet Junction, Kuppam, Bangarpet, Krishnarajapuram, Bangalore Cantt. And the Train No.22626 also stops at Perambur towards Chennai Central.
Coach Composition
The train has 10 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 12 coaches)
