Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express

Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express[1] is a superfast train belonging to South Coast Railways of Indian Railways connecting Visakhapatnam and Tirupati both in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express
Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express
Overview
Service typeDouble Decker
LocaleAndhra Pradesh
First service30-12-2016
Current operator(s)South Coast Railways
Route
StartTirupati
Stops16
EndVisakhapatnam
Distance travelled761 km (473 mi)
Average journey time13 hrs 10 min
Service frequencyTri-weekly
Train number(s)22707 / 22708
On-board services
Seating arrangementsYes
Technical
Operating speed58 km/h (36 mph) average with 18 halts
Route map

Previously this train was introduced between Kacheguda (Hyderabad) and Guntur & Kacheguda (Hyderabad) and Tirupati, but this train was not successful on those routes due high patronage. So this train was cancelled on those routes and started this train on busy and profitable route i.e. Visakhapatnam - Tirupati section.

Stoppages

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 and Renigunta Jn.

Coach composition

The train[2] has 08 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 10 coaches)

Loco 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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References
  1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/New-Vizag-Tirupati-double-decker-train/articleshow/56159550.cms
  2. https://indiarailinfo.com/train/visakhapatnam-tirupati-ac-double-decker-express-22707/55508/401/837
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