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{{Infobox rail service<br />
| name = Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express<br />
| image = <br />
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| caption = <br />
| type = [[Double Decker Express|Double Decker]]<br />
| status = Cancelled<br />
| locale = [[Telangana]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
| operator = [[South Central Railway zone]]<br />
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2014|05|13}}<br />
| last = {{end date and age|df=yes|2016|11|14}}<br />
| ridership =<br />
| start = {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} (GNT)<br />
| stops = 4<br />
| end = {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} (KCG)<br />
| distance = {{convert|287|km|0|abbr=on}}<br />
| journey time = 5h 10m<br />
| frequency = Bi-weekly {{efn|Runs two days in a week for every direction.}}<br />
| class = AC Chair Car (Double Decker)<br />
| seating = Yes<br />
| sleeping = No<br />
| autorack = <br />
| catering = E-catering<br />
| observation = [[LHB coaches]]<br />
| entertainment = No<br />
| baggage = No<br />
| other facilities= Below the seats<br />
| stock = 2<br />
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm|al=on|allk=on}}<br />
| electrification = <br />
| trainnumber = 22117/22118<br />
| speed = {{convert|56|km/h|0|abbr=on}}, including halts<br />
| map = <br />
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The '''Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express''' was a [[Double Decker Express|Superfast Double Decker]] train belonging to [[South Central Railway zone]] that used to run between {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}} and {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}} in India. It was operated with 22117/22118 train numbers on bi-weekly basis.<ref>[http://www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in/view_detail.jsp?lang=0&dcd=3989&id=0,5,268 Reservations available for Air-Conditioned Double Decker Super Fast Express Trains Between Kacheguda – Guntur and Kacheguda – Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/Double-Decker-Train-Begins-Maiden-Journey/2014/05/14/article2224003.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur, Tirupati]</ref><ref>[http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/AC-Double-Decker-Trains-to-Guntur-Tirupati-from-May-13/2014/05/09/article2214539.ece AC double decker trains to Guntur]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scr-cancels-kachegudaguntur-doubledecker/article9317460.ece SCR cancels Kacheguda-Guntur double-decker]</ref><br />
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== Service==<br />
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The 22117/Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 56&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 10m. The 22118/Kacheguda–Guntur AC Double Decker Express has an average speed of 57&nbsp;km/hr and covers 287&nbsp;km in 5h 5m.<br />
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== Route and halts ==<br />
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The important halts of the train are:<br />
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* {{stnlnk|Guntur Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Piduguralla}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Miryalaguda}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Nalgonda}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Malkajgiri Junction}}<br />
* {{stnlnk|Kacheguda}}<br />
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==Coach composition==<br />
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The train has standard LHB rakes with max speed of 130 kmph. The train consists of 10 coaches:<br />
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* 8 AC Chair Car (Double Decker)<br />
* 2 End-on Generator<br />
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== Traction==<br />
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Both trains are hauled by a [[Diesel Loco Shed, Gooty|Gooty Loco Shed]]-based [[WDM-3A]] diesel locomotive from Guntur to Hyderabad and vice versa.<br />
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==Direction reversal==<br />
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The train shares its rake with 22119/22120 [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]].<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Guntur Junction railway station]]<br />
* [[Kacheguda railway station]]<br />
* [[Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express]]<br />
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== Notes ==<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22933 22117/Guntur - Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express]<br />
* [https://indiarailinfo.com/train/22934 22118/Kacheguda – Guntur AC Double Decker Express]<br />
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[[Category:Rail transport in Telangana]]<br />
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