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]

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Visakhapatnam – Tirupati AC Double Decker Express

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
Termini	Tirupati (TPTY) Visakhapatnam (VSKP)
Stops	16
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
Route map

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.

Traction

It is hauled by a Lallaguda based WAP 7 locomotive on its entire journey.

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

External links

• 22707 at India Rail Info
• 22708 at India Rail Info