The 22707 / 22708 Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express is a
superfast train belonging to
South Coast Railways of Indian Railways connecting
Visakhapatnam and
Tirupati both in the
Indian state of
Andhra Pradesh.
Previously this train was introduced between
Kacheguda (Hyderabad)– section as
Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express
The Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Double Decker train belonging to South Central Railway zone that used to run between and in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.
Service
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&
Kacheguda (Hyderabad)– section as
Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express
The Kacheguda–Tirupati AC Double Decker Express was a Superfast Express connecting Hyderabad and Tirupati cities. It was one of the first AC Double Decker Express in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (, abbr. AP ...
, but both trains were not successful on those routes due to low commuter traveling. So this train was canceled on those routes
thehindu.com
Retrieved 12 August 2017 and transferred on a busy and profitable route i.e. Visakhapatnam - Tirupati section.
Stoppages
This train stops at Duvvada, Anakapalle
Anakapalli is a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Anakapalli district. The municipality was merged with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. It has the second largest jaggery market of the coun ...
, Tuni
Tuni is a city in Kakinada district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a second biggest city in kakinada district. It is a major commercial marketing center for more than 100 surrounding villages in the district. Tuni is a border p ...
, Samalkot Jn, Rajahmundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada Junction
Vijayawada Junction railway station (station code:- BZA) is an Indian Railways station in Vijayawada of Andhra Pradesh, categorized as a ''Non-Suburban Grade-2 (NSG-2)'' station in Vijayawada railway division. Situated at the junction of Howra ...
, New Guntur, Tenali Jn, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Jn, Sri Kalahasti
Srikalahasti is a holy town in Tirupati district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is a municipality and the revenue division of Srikalahasti mandal & Srikalahasti revenue division. It is a part of Tirupati Urban Development Authority, wh ...
& Renigunta Jn.
Coach composition
The train has 9 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 11 coaches)
Schedule
The schedule of this 22707/22708 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati AC Double Decker Express is given below:-
Traction
It is hauled by a based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.
References
External links
22707 at India Rail Info
22708 at India Rail Info
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Transport in Visakhapatnam
Transport in Tirupati
Double-decker trains of India
Rail transport in Andhra Pradesh
Railway services introduced in 2016