Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express
| MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Service type | Double Decker Express | ||||
| Status | Operational | ||||
| Locale | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka | ||||
| 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 | ||||
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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 KSR Bengaluru. It is the 1st AC Double Decker Express in South India.
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.