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{{Infobox rail service
| color = FF5C5C
| name = Double Decker Express
| image = Double Decker 12986 Delhi-Jaipur.jpg
| image_size = 305px
| caption = [[Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express]] at [[Delhi Sarai Rohilla]]
| type = [[Express trains in India|Superfast]]
| status = Operational on 8 routes
| locale = [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[New Delhi]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[Karnataka]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]]
| first = {{start date and age|df=yes|2012|08|24}}
| successor = [[Uday Express]]
| operator = [[Indian Railways]]
| website = https://indianrail.gov.in
| line_used = 8
| class = AC Chair Car coaches
| seating = Yes
| sleeping = No
| catering = On-board Catering and E-Catering
| observation = Large windows in all carriages, Services operated by both state and corporate operators.
| entertainment = Electric outlets
| baggage = Overhead racks
| otherfacilities = Bio-vacuum toilets<br> Fire & Smoke detection and many more
| stock = [[LHB coach|LHB Double Decker]]
| gauge = {{track gauge|1676mm}}<br>[[broad gauge]]
| speed = {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}
| system = 7 (AC) + 1 (Non-AC)
| electrification = 25 kV AC at 50 Hz
}}
'''Double Decker Express''' are a series of trains started by [[Indian Railways]] for shorter routes in order to serve more people than a traditional chair car carriage.


The [[Howrah–Dhanbad Double Decker Express]] was the first of its type to be introduced.
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On [[Indian Railways]], The '''Double Decker Express''' is a series of express trains composed of bi-level seating arrangements for railway passengers, operated by the Indian Railways. These trains were started for shorter routes in order to serve more people than a traditional chair car carriage. These days, the stainless steel LHB Coaches built at Kapurthala Coach Factory are utilized in AC Double Decker Trains. The Howrah–Dhanbad AC Double Decker Express was the first of its type to be introduced.

Currently, new era of Double Decker Express trains are introduced in Indian Railways which is named as [[Uday Express]]. Currently, two Uday Express trains are in service. The first one is [[Bangalore City–Coimbatore Uday Express]] and the second is [[Visakhapatnam–Vijayawada Uday Express]].


==AC double decker trains==
== Rake ==
The AC Double Decker coaches has seating capacity of 120 seats,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Seat Map of AC Chair Car (Double Decker) : etrain.info|url=https://etrain.info/page/seatmap/CC_DD|access-date=29 August 2021|website=etrain.info|language=en}}</ref> divided into lower deck, upper deck and mezzanine seating area.
Double Decker Express are composed of bi-level seating arrangements for passengers with seating capacity of 120 seats,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seat Map of AC Chair Car (Double Decker) : etrain.info |url=https://etrain.info/page/seatmap/CC_DD |access-date=29 August 2021 |website=etrain.info |language=en}}</ref> divided into lower deck, upper deck and mezzanine seating area. Stainless steel LHB Coaches built at Kapurthala Coach Factory are utilized for AC Double Decker trains.
==AC Double Decker Services==
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=== UDAY Express ===
⚫
==Defunct AC double decker express==
In 2018, a new generation of Double Decker Express trains were introduced in [[Indian Railways]] named as UDAY Express - Utkrisht Double Decker Air Conditioned Yatri Express trains, designed by [[RDSO]]. The coaches of these trains have an anti-graffiti vinyl wrapped exterior and have been given a bright color scheme of yellow, orange and pink - somewhat similar to that of the [[Tejas Express]]. The UDAY express was envisioned as a premium train service for business travelers. According to [[Indian Railways]], Uday Express will cater to the "busiest routes" and increase carrying capacity by 40%. These trains have airline styled seating with a capacity of 120 passengers per coach (50 for upper deck, 48 for lower deck and 22 on the ends) as compared to Shatabdis which can seat up to 78.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-25 |title=Humsafar to Uday: With 4 new trains, Prabhu offers solutions to all |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/humsafar-to-uday-with-4-new-trains-prabhu-offers-solutions-to-all/story-uv08doC75u4L5LnDBuddHO.html |access-date=2019-03-04 |website=www.hindustantimes.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-03 |title=New train: Indian Railways UDAY Express from Coimbatore to Bengaluru soon; boasts of automatic food vending machines and LCD screens |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uday-express-train-route-utkrisht-double-decker-air-conditioned-yatri-features-indian-railways/746933/ |access-date=2019-03-04 |website=The Financial Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-02-07 |title=UDAY Express: Indian Railways’ new train for business travellers! Sneak-peek into interior; 15 stunning images |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/photos/business-gallery/1055768/uday-express-new-train-2018-indian-railways-utkrisht-double-decker-air-conditioned-yatri-images-features/ |access-date=2019-03-04 |website=The Financial Express |language=en-US}}</ref> These coaches are also equipped with WiFi infotainment system, have information screens just like [[Humsafar Express]] and have small dining area in coaches. Uday Express can run at a maximum speed of 110 km/h and an average speed of 62 km/h.{{fact|date=February 2024}}

==== Services ====
The first service was launched on 10 June 2018 between [[Coimbatore Junction]] and [[Bangalore]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Uday Express: Coimbatore-Bengaluru double-decker train to run from June 10 - Decked up |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/uday-express-coimbatore-bengaluru-double-decker-train-to-run-from-june-10/decked-up/slideshow/64466541.cms |access-date=2019-03-04 |website=The Economic Times}}</ref> having halts at Krishnarajapuram, Kuppam, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur Jn and [[Coimbatore Junction railway station|Coimbatore Jn]]. The second service was launched on 26 September 2019 between [[Visakhapatnam railway station|Visakhapatnam]] and [[Vijayawada]] with 7 stops en route, and was later extended till [[Guntur]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! style="background-color:gold;" |Train no.
! style="background-color:gold;" |Train name
! style="background-color:gold;" |Distance
! style="background-color:gold;" |Frequency
! style="background-color:gold;" |Zone
⚫
|-
|22665/22666
|[[KSR Bengaluru–Coimbatore Uday Express]]
⚫
|419&nbsp;km
Daily
|Daily
|[[Southern Railway zone]]
|-
|22701/22702
|[[Visakhapatnam–Guntur Uday Express]]
|384&nbsp;km
|5 days a week except Thu, Sun
|[[South Coast Railway zone]]
|}

⚫
==Defunct AC Double Decker Services==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Formerly operational train list'''
|+'''Formerly operational train list'''
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|}
|}


==Non-AC double decker trains==
== Non-AC Double Decker Services ==
[[File:Chennai - Bangalore AC Double Decker Express 22626.jpg|thumb|260x260px|Chennai–Bangalore AC Double Decker Express]]
[[File:Proposed Double Decker Rake for Lucknow Junction New Delhi Double Decker Express.jpg|thumb|Lucknow–New Delhi Double Decker Express]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Currently operational train list'''
|+'''Currently operational train list'''
Line 61: Line 111:
!style="width:50px;"|Distance
!style="width:50px;"|Distance
!style="width:150px;"|Notes
!style="width:150px;"|Notes
⚫
|-
⚫
| [[Flying Ranee]]
⚫
| 12921/12922
| {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}}–{{stnlnk|Surat}}
⚫
| 263&nbsp;km
| The first superfast train which gets Non-AC Double Decker Coaches in Western Railway.
|-
|-
| [[Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger]]
| [[Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger]]
| 59023/59024
| 59023/59024
| {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}}–{{stnlnk|Valsad}}
| {{stnlnk|Mumbai Central}}–{{stnlnk|Valsad}}
| 195&nbsp;km
| 195 km
| The second train which gets non-AC double decker coaches in Western Railway.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Old-timers-recollect-double-decker-days/articleshow/4750637.cms Old-timers recollect double-decker days]</ref>
| The only train which currently gets non-AC double decker coaches in Indian Railways.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Old-timers-recollect-double-decker-days/articleshow/4750637.cms Old-timers recollect double-decker days]</ref>
|}
|}
== Defunct Non-AC Double Decker Services ==
[[File:12932 Ahmedabad Mumbai Central Double Decker Express.jpg|thumb|Ahmedabad–Mumbai Central Double Decker Express]]
[[File:GNT - KCG Double Decker SF (26360228363).jpg|thumb|Guntur–Kacheguda Double Decker]]
[[File:TPTY - KCG Double Decker Exp (25323070729).jpg|thumb|Tirupathi–Kacheguda Double Decker express]]
[[File:Inside pic of double decker train.jpg|thumb|Inside view of a Double Decker train in India]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Formerly operational train list'''
|+'''Formerly operational train list'''
Line 90: Line 131:
| 11009/11010
| 11009/11010
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| 192&nbsp;km
| 192 km
| First train to have double deck rake in India.<ref name="budget79">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1979-80.pdf|date=20 February 1979|title= Railway Budget speech 1979-80. First double decker service (page no.373)|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref> About ten coaches were attached but were removed eventually.
| First train to have double deck rake in India.<ref name="budget79">{{cite web |url=http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/railwayboard/uploads/directorate/finance_budget/Previous%20Budget%20Speeches/1979-80.pdf|date=20 February 1979|title= Railway Budget speech 1979-80. First double decker service (page no.373)|website=www.indianrailways.gov.in|publisher=[[Government of India]], [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]]}}</ref> About ten coaches were attached but were removed eventually.
|-
|-
Line 96: Line 137:
| 12123/12124
| 12123/12124
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| 192&nbsp;km
| 192 km
| Used to haul Double Decker bogies during 1980s but were eventually removed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.irfca.org/~shankie/famoustrains/famtraindqn.htm |title=Deccan Queen |access-date=1 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061128135523/http://irfca.org/~shankie/famoustrains/famtraindqn.htm |archive-date=28 November 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| Used to haul Double Decker bogies during 1980s but were eventually removed.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.irfca.org/~shankie/famoustrains/famtraindqn.htm |title=Deccan Queen |access-date=1 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061128135523/http://irfca.org/~shankie/famoustrains/famtraindqn.htm |archive-date=28 November 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|-
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| 11007/11008
| 11007/11008
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| 192&nbsp;km
| 192 km
| One or two Double Decker coaches were added. This did not last for long and the coaches were removed.
| One or two Double Decker coaches were added. This did not last for long and the coaches were removed.
|-
|-
Line 108: Line 149:
| 11023/11024
| 11023/11024
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]] – [[Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus|Kolhapur]]
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]] – [[Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus|Kolhapur]]
| 518&nbsp;km
| 518 km
| Hauled Double Decker coaches between Mumbai and Pune and vice versa. But today has Single Decker coaches only.
| Hauled Double Decker coaches between Mumbai and Pune and vice versa. But today has Single Decker coaches only.
|-
|-
Line 114: Line 155:
| 12109/12110
| 12109/12110
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Manmad}}
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Manmad}}
| 258&nbsp;km
| 258 km
| This train used to haul Non-AC Double Decker bogies in the 1990s.
| This train used to haul Non-AC Double Decker bogies in the 1990s.
|-
|-
| [[Mumbai–Pune Passenger]]
| [[Mumbai–Pune Passenger]]
|
| —
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|Mumbai CSM Terminus]]–{{stnlnk|Pune}}
| 192&nbsp;km
| 192 km
| This train used to haul Double Decker bogies. This train has been shut down due to introduction of [[Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger]] / [[Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger]] / Mumbai CSMT–Vijapura Fast Passenger.
| This train used to haul Double Decker bogies. This train has been shut down due to introduction of [[Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger]] / [[Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger]] / Mumbai CSMT–Vijapura Fast Passenger.
|-
⚫
|[[Flying Ranee]]
⚫
|12921/12922
|[[Mumbai Central railway station|Mumbai Central]]–[[Surat railway station|Surat]]
|263 km
|This train lost its double-decker coaches when it was upgraded to run with a new LHB rake in July 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-07-17 |title=No more double decker for Flying Ranee, new rake in |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/no-more-double-decker-for-flying-ranee-new-rake-in/articleshow/101808394.cms |access-date=2024-03-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|}
|}


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Latest revision as of 13:53, 11 November 2024

Double Decker Express
Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express at Delhi Sarai Rohilla
Overview
Service typeSuperfast
System7 (AC) + 1 (Non-AC)
StatusOperational on 8 routes
LocaleUttar Pradesh, New Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan
First service24 August 2012; 12 years ago (2012-08-24)
SuccessorUday Express
Current operator(s)Indian Railways
Websitehttps://indianrail.gov.in
Route
Line(s) used8
On-board services
Class(es)AC Chair Car coaches
Seating arrangementsYes
Sleeping arrangementsNo
Catering facilitiesOn-board Catering and E-Catering
Observation facilitiesLarge windows in all carriages, Services operated by both state and corporate operators.
Entertainment facilitiesElectric outlets
Baggage facilitiesOverhead racks
Other facilitiesBio-vacuum toilets
Fire & Smoke detection and many more
Technical
Rolling stockLHB Double Decker
Track gauge1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
broad gauge
Electrification25 kV AC at 50 Hz
Operating speed130 km/h (81 mph)

Double Decker Express are a series of trains started by Indian Railways for shorter routes in order to serve more people than a traditional chair car carriage.

The Howrah–Dhanbad Double Decker Express was the first of its type to be introduced.

Rake

[edit]

Double Decker Express are composed of bi-level seating arrangements for passengers with seating capacity of 120 seats,[1] divided into lower deck, upper deck and mezzanine seating area. Stainless steel LHB Coaches built at Kapurthala Coach Factory are utilized for AC Double Decker trains.

AC Double Decker Services

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Currently operational train list
Train no. Route Distance
12931/12932 Mumbai Central–Ahmedabad Double Decker Express  491 km
22625/22626 Chennai–Bangalore Double Decker Express 359 km
12583/12584 Lucknow Junction–Anand Vihar Terminal Double Decker Express 479 km
12985/12986 Jaipur–Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Double Decker Express 304 km
22707/22708 Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Double Decker Express 761 km

UDAY Express

[edit]

In 2018, a new generation of Double Decker Express trains were introduced in Indian Railways named as UDAY Express - Utkrisht Double Decker Air Conditioned Yatri Express trains, designed by RDSO. The coaches of these trains have an anti-graffiti vinyl wrapped exterior and have been given a bright color scheme of yellow, orange and pink - somewhat similar to that of the Tejas Express. The UDAY express was envisioned as a premium train service for business travelers. According to Indian Railways, Uday Express will cater to the "busiest routes" and increase carrying capacity by 40%. These trains have airline styled seating with a capacity of 120 passengers per coach (50 for upper deck, 48 for lower deck and 22 on the ends) as compared to Shatabdis which can seat up to 78.[2][3][4] These coaches are also equipped with WiFi infotainment system, have information screens just like Humsafar Express and have small dining area in coaches. Uday Express can run at a maximum speed of 110 km/h and an average speed of 62 km/h.[citation needed]

Services

[edit]

The first service was launched on 10 June 2018 between Coimbatore Junction and Bangalore[5] having halts at Krishnarajapuram, Kuppam, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur Jn and Coimbatore Jn. The second service was launched on 26 September 2019 between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada with 7 stops en route, and was later extended till Guntur.

Train no. Train name Distance Frequency Zone
22665/22666 KSR Bengaluru–Coimbatore Uday Express 419 km

Daily

Daily Southern Railway zone
22701/22702 Visakhapatnam–Guntur Uday Express 384 km 5 days a week except Thu, Sun South Coast Railway zone

Defunct AC Double Decker Services

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Formerly operational train list
Train no. Route Distance
11085/11086
&
11099/11100		 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Madgaon AC Double Decker Express  592 km
22185/22186 Bhopal–Indore AC Double Decker Express 263 km
22117/22118 Guntur–Kacheguda AC Double Decker Express 287 km
22183/22184 Habibganj–Indore Junction AC Double Decker Express 259 km
12385/12386 Howrah–Dhanbad Double Decker Express 263 km
22119/22110 Kacheguda–Tirupati Double Decker Express 636 km

Non-AC Double Decker Services

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Currently operational train list
Name Train no. Route Distance Notes
Mumbai Central–Valsad Fast Passenger 59023/59024 Mumbai Central–Valsad 195 km The only train which currently gets non-AC double decker coaches in Indian Railways.[6]

Defunct Non-AC Double Decker Services

[edit]
Formerly operational train list
Name Train no. Route Distance Notes
Sinhagad Express 11009/11010 Mumbai CSM Terminus–Pune 192 km First train to have double deck rake in India.[7] About ten coaches were attached but were removed eventually.
Deccan Queen Superfast Express 12123/12124 Mumbai CSM Terminus–Pune 192 km Used to haul Double Decker bogies during 1980s but were eventually removed.[8]
Deccan Express 11007/11008 Mumbai CSM Terminus–Pune 192 km One or two Double Decker coaches were added. This did not last for long and the coaches were removed.
Sahyadri Express 11023/11024 Mumbai CSM Terminus – Kolhapur 518 km Hauled Double Decker coaches between Mumbai and Pune and vice versa. But today has Single Decker coaches only.
Panchvati Express 12109/12110 Mumbai CSM Terminus–Manmad 258 km This train used to haul Non-AC Double Decker bogies in the 1990s.
Mumbai–Pune Passenger — Mumbai CSM Terminus–Pune 192 km This train used to haul Double Decker bogies. This train has been shut down due to introduction of Mumbai CST–Sainagar Shirdi Fast Passenger / Mumbai CST–Pandharpur Fast Passenger / Mumbai CSMT–Vijapura Fast Passenger.
Flying Ranee 12921/12922 Mumbai Central–Surat 263 km This train lost its double-decker coaches when it was upgraded to run with a new LHB rake in July 2023.[9]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Seat Map of AC Chair Car (Double Decker) : etrain.info". etrain.info. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Humsafar to Uday: With 4 new trains, Prabhu offers solutions to all". www.hindustantimes.com. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  3. ^ "New train: Indian Railways UDAY Express from Coimbatore to Bengaluru soon; boasts of automatic food vending machines and LCD screens". The Financial Express. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  4. ^ "UDAY Express: Indian Railways' new train for business travellers! Sneak-peek into interior; 15 stunning images". The Financial Express. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Uday Express: Coimbatore-Bengaluru double-decker train to run from June 10 - Decked up". The Economic Times. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  6. ^ Old-timers recollect double-decker days
  7. ^ "Railway Budget speech 1979-80. First double decker service (page no.373)" (PDF). www.indianrailways.gov.in. Government of India, Ministry of Railways. 20 February 1979.
  8. ^ "Deccan Queen". Archived from the original on 28 November 2006. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
  9. ^ "No more double decker for Flying Ranee, new rake in". The Times of India. 17 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
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