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Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express
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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 Bangalore City. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.[1][2][3]
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MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express | |||||
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Overview | |||||
Service type | Double Decker Express | ||||
Status | Operational | ||||
Locale | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh | ||||
First service | 25 April 2013 | ||||
Current operator(s) | Southern Railways | ||||
Route | |||||
Termini | MGR Chennai Central (MAS) KSR Bengaluru City Jn (SBC) | ||||
Stops | 9/10 | ||||
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 | ||||
Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||
Operating speed | Average speed – 60 km/h | ||||
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This train uses LHB coaches. The train is usually hauled by either a Royapuram WAP-7 or an Erode WAP-7 locomotive. WAP-7 #30332 of Royapuram Electric Loco Shed hauled the Inaugural Special.[citation needed]