Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express

MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express
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 (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 + LHB-Uday
Track gauge	1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge
Operating speed	Average speed – 60 km/h
Route map

The 22625 / 22626 MGR Chennai Central–KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express is a Double Decker Express connecting Chennai Central and KSR Bengaluru. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.^[1][2][3]

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]}

Schedule

The schedule of the 22626/22625 KSR Bengaluru - MGR Chennai Central AC Double Decker Express is given below:-

MAS - SBC - MAS AC Double Decker Express
22625		Stations	22626
Arrival	Departure		Arrival	Departure
----	07:25	MGR Chennai Central	19:45	----
----		Perambur	19:13	19:15
08:18	08:20	Arakkonam Junction	18:28	18:30
09:08	09:10	Katpadi Junction	17:43	17:45
09:48	09:50	Ambur	16:48	16:50
10:03	10:05	Vaniyambadi	16:34	16:36
10:23	10:25	Jolarpet Junction	16:15	16:20
11:02	11:03	Kuppam	15:02	15:03
11:28	11:30	Bangarapet Junction	14:34	14:35
12:18	12:20	Krishnarajapuram	13:52	13:54
12:35	12:37	Bengaluru Cantt.	13:40	13:42
13:10	----	KSR Bengaluru	----	13:30

Coach composition

Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express at Vellore

The 22625/22626 MGR Chennai Central - KSR Bengaluru AC Double Decker Express train has eight AC Chair cars, five non-AC second-class reserved coaches and two power cars.^[4]

	Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
22626		EOG	C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6	C7	C8	D1	D2	D3	D4	D5	EOG

	Loco	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
22625		EOG	D5	D4	D3	D2	D1	C8	C7	C6	C5	C4	C3	C2	C1	EOG

The train shares rake with KSR Bengaluru-Coimbatore Uday Express

References

1. "South India's first double-decker train goes on trial run in Bangalore". The Indian Express. 25 February 2013. Archived from the original on 26 February 2013.
2. "It is the first air-conditioned double-decker train in south India". The Hindu. 26 April 2013.
3. "Enjoy double-decker train ride to Chennai". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2013.
4. "Chennai-Bengaluru Double-Decker Express To Roll Out Second-Class Reserved Coaches From Feb 15". TimesNow. 9 January 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024.