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]

Garudadri Express
Overview
Service typeExpress
Current operator(s)South Central Railway zone
Route
TerminiChennai Central (MAS)
Tirupati (TPTY)
Stops6
Distance travelled147 km (91 mi)
Average journey time3h 35m
Service frequencyDaily [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 arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesOn-board catering
E-catering
Observation facilitiesICF coach
Entertainment facilitiesNo
Baggage facilitiesNo
Other facilitiesBelow the seats
Technical
Rolling stock2
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed41 km/h (25 mph), including halts

Service

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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

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The important halts of the train are:

Coach composition

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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

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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

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The train reverses its direction 1 times:

Rake sharing

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The train shares its rake with 16219/16220- Chamarajanagar–Tirupati Express and 56209/56210 Chamarajanagar–Mysuru Passenger.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Runs seven days in a week for every direction.

References

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  1. ^ "South Central Railway gets many projects in Railway Budget 2013". Deccan Chronicle. 30 July 2017. Archived from the original on 1 March 2013.
  2. ^ "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.
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