| UDAY Express | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Service type | Superfast |
| Status | Active |
| First service | June 10, 2018 |
| Current operator(s) | Indian Railways |
| Website | http://irctc.co.in |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | CC, 2S |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | No |
| Catering facilities |
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| Observation facilities | Large windows in all carriages |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks |
| Other facilities |
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| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach rake |
| Track gauge | Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | Avg: 62 km/h Max: 110 km/h |
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways |
UDAY Express orUtkrisht Double Decker Air Conditioned Yatri Express are completelyDouble-Decker AC chair car trains designed byRDSO. The coaches of the train 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 theTejas Express. The train service has been envisioned as a 'luxury' train service for business travelers. According toIndian Railways, Uday Express will cater to the "busiest routes" and increase carrying capacity by 40%. These trains have a seating capacity of 120 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.[1][2][3]
The first service was launched on June 10, 2018 betweenCoimbatore Junction andBangalore.[4] and it also have halts at Krishnarajapuram, Kuppam, Salem Jn, Erode Jn, Tiruppur Jn,Coimbatore Jn
The second service was launched on September 26, 2019 betweenVisakhapatnam andGuntur and have 7 stops en route.
| Train no. | Train name | Distance | Frequency | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22665/22666 | KSR Bengaluru–Coimbatore Uday Express | 419 km | Daily | Southern Railway zone |
| 22701/22702 | Visakhapatnam–Guntur Uday Express | 384 km | 5 days a week except Thu, Sun | East Coast Railway zone |
