Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Double Decker |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Locale | Telangana and Andhra Pradesh |
| First service | 13 May 2014 |
| Last service | 14 November 2016 |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini |
Guntur Junction (GNT) Kacheguda (KCG) |
| Stops | 4 |
| Distance travelled | 287 km (178 mi) |
| Average journey time | 5h 10m |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22117/22118 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car (Double Decker) |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | LHB coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 56 km/h (35 mph), including halts |
The Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Double Decker train belonging to South Central Railway zone that used to run between Guntur Junction and Kacheguda in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.
Service
The 22117/Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56 km/h and covers 287 km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda–Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 287 km in 5h 5m.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
Coach composition
The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:
- 8 AC Chair Car (Double Decker)
- 2 End-on Generator
Traction
Both trains are hauled by a Gooty Loco Shed-based WDM-3A diesel locomotive from Guntur to Hyderabad and vice versa.
Direction reversal
The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express.