SMVT Bangalore–Tirupati Intercity Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Superfast |
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka |
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Tirupati (TPTY) SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB) |
| Stops | 9 |
| Distance travelled | 334 km (208 mi) |
| Average journey time | 6 hours |
| Service frequency | Tri Weekly |
| Train number(s) | 22617 / 22618 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | General Unreserved, AC Chair Car, Chair car |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities | E-catering |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | Broad Gauge |
| Operating speed | 54 km/h (34 mph) average including halts. |
The 22617 / 22618 SMVT Bengaluru-Tirupati Intercity Superfast Express is an superfast train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru and Tirupati in India.[1]
It operates as train number 22617 from Tirupati to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru and as train number 22618 in the reverse direction serving the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. It used to operate from KSR Bengaluru till 1 October 2022 before being shifted to SMVT Bengaluru on 2 October 2022.
Coaches
[edit]The 22617 / 18 SMVT Bengaluru - Tirupati Intercity Express has one AC chair car, eight Chair car, 14 general unreserved and two SLR (seating with luggage rake) coaches . It does not carry a pantry car coach.
As is customary with most train services in India, coach composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.
Service
[edit]The 22617 Tirupati–SMVT Bengaluru Tri-weekly Express covers the distance of 334 km (208 mi) in 6 hours 00 mins (56 km/h) and in 5 hours 50 mins as the 22618 SMVT Bengaluru–Tirupati Tri-weekly Express (57 km/h).
As the average speed of the train is lower than 55 km/h (34 mph), as per railway rules, its fare doesn't includes a Superfast surcharge. This train has a rake sharing with 22615/16 Tirupati–Coimbatore Intercity Express.
Routing
[edit]The 22617 / 18 SMVT Bengaluru - Tirupati Intercity Express runs from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru via Bangarapet Junction, Jolarpettai Junction,Katpadi Junction,Pakala Junction to Tirupati.
References
[edit]- ^ "Railway Board provides stoppage of Exp trains at Kuppam station". WebIndia123. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
External links
[edit]- 22617 Intercity Express at India Rail Info
- 22618 Intercity Express at India Rail Info