Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express
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.[1][2]
![]() Tirupati - Visakhapatnam Double Decker Express | |||||
| Overview | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service type | Double Decker | ||||
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh | ||||
| First service | 31 December 2016 | ||||
| Current operator(s) | South Coast Railways | ||||
| Route | |||||
| Start | Tirupati (TPTY) | ||||
| Stops | 16 | ||||
| End | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) | ||||
| Distance travelled | 761 km (473 mi) | ||||
| Average journey time | 13 hrs 10 min | ||||
| Service frequency | Tri-weekly | ||||
| Train number(s) | 22707 / 22708 | ||||
| On-board services | |||||
| Seating arrangements | Yes | ||||
| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||
| Catering facilities | On-board Catering | ||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows | ||||
| Technical | |||||
| Rolling stock | LHB Double Decker | ||||
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) | ||||
| Operating speed | 58 km/h (36 mph) average with halts | ||||
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Previously this train was introduced between Kacheguda (Hyderabad)–Guntur Junction section as Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express & Kacheguda (Hyderabad)–Tirupati section as Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express,[3] but both trains were not successful on those routes due to low commuter traveling. So this train was canceled on those routes[4] and transferred on a 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 & Renigunta Jn.
Coach composition
The train has 08 AC Chair cars, 2 power cars (Total 10 coaches)
| Loco | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOG | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | C5 | C6 | C7 | C8 | EOG |
References
- thehindu.com, Retrieved 12 Aug 2017
- South Central Railways, Retrieved 12 August 2017
- South Central Railway, Retrieved 12 August 2014
- thehindu.com, Retrieved 12 August 2017

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