| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Current operator(s) | South Central Railway zone |
| Route | |
| Termini |
Chennai Central (MAS) Tirupati (TPTY) |
| Stops | 6 |
| Distance travelled | 147 km (91 mi) |
| Average journey time | 3h 35m |
| Service frequency | Daily [a] |
| Train number(s) | 16203/16204 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC First, AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, Second Sitting, General Unreserved. |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | On-board catering E-catering |
| Observation facilities | ICF coach |
| Entertainment facilities | No |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | 2 |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 41 km/h (25 mph), including halts |
The Garudadri Express is an Express train belonging to South Central Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Tirupati in India. But the rakes was maintained by South Western Railway. It is currently being operated with 16203/16204 train numbers on a daily basis. [1] [2]
Service
The 16203/Garudadri Express has an average speed of 41 km/h and covers 147 km in 3h 35m. The 16204/Garudadri Express has an average speed of 37 km/h and covers 147 km in 4h.
Route and halts
The important halts of the train are:
- Chennai Central
- Perambur
- Tiruvallur
- Arakkonam Junction
- Tiruttani
- Nagari
- Ekambarakuppam
- Puttur
- Renigunta Junction
- Tirupati
Coach composition
The train has standard ICF rakes with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. The train consists of 18 coaches:
- 1 AC First Class
- 1 AC Two Tier
- 2 AC Three Tier
- 8 Sleeper coaches
- 4 General Unreserved
- 2 Seating cum Luggage Rake
Traction
Both trains are hauled by an Arakkonam Loco Shed-based WAP - 4 electric locomotive from Chennai to Renigunta then to Tirupati and vice versa.
Direction reversal
The train reverses its direction 1 times:
Rake sharing
The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56209/56210 Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger.
See also
- Tirupati railway station
- Chennai Central railway station
- Sapthagiri Express
- Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger
- Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express
Notes
- ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.
References
- ^ "South Central Railway gets many projects in Railway Budget 2013". Deccan Chronicle. 30 July 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
- ^ "Rail Budget 2013: Andhra Pradesh to get 8 express trains, 4 new lines". The Times of India. 30 July 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2013.
External links
- 16203/Garudadri Express India Rail Info
- 16204/Garudadri Express India Rail Info
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