Double Decker Express

Updated on Dec 20, 2024

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Main Operation(s) India Parent company Indian Railways		Fleet size 6

Double Decker Express are fully air-conditioned two floor express trains. They have high priority and are considered among fast trains in India.

Routes

The following is a list of AC Double Decker Express Trains.

Former Routes

Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Intercity Express

Guntur - Kacheguda Double Decker Express

Habibganj Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express

Howrah – Dhanbad Double Decker Express

Flying Ranee is the Non-AC Double Decker Train. The formal train used Double Decker rakes were:

Sinhagad Express: First train to have Double Deck rake in India. About ten coaches were attached but were removed eventually.

Deccan Queen: Used to haul Double Decker bogies during 1980's but were eventually removed.

Deccan Express: One or two Double Deck coaches were added. This did not last for long and the coaches were removed.

Sahyadri Express: Hauled Double Decker coaches between Mumbai and Pune and vice versa. But today has Single Decker coaches only.

Mumbai - Pune Passenger: This train used to haul Double Decker bogies.

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