2 Trains from (AKP)ANAKAPALLE to (BWT)BANGARAPET

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India flagged off Train No. 12862 Mahbubnagar – Visakhapatnam Express from Mahbubnagar Railway station today i.e., 20^thMay, 2023 in the august presence of Shri V. Srinivas Goud, Hon’ble Minister for Excise, Prohibition, Sports & Youth Services and Archaeology, Govt. of Telangana; Shri M. Srinivas Reddy, Hon’ble MP, Mahbubnagar; Smt. Swarna Sudhakar Reddy, Hon’ble Chairperson, Zilla Parishad, Mahbubnagar; Shri K.C Narsimlu, Hon’ble Muncipal Chairman, Mahbubnagar; Shri Sharat Chandrayan, Divisional Railway Manager and other Senior Railway officials and public representatives.

 Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy stated that the new Mahbubnagar – Visakhapatnam Express will connect the people of Palamuru region directly with Kacheguda and beyond including important cities like Kazipet, Warangal, Vijayawada, Eluru etc., He stated that Railway connectivity is very important for the development of any region. He stated that the rail developments in Telangana region has been progressing at a fast pace in the recent years in terms of rail infrastructure, electrification, provision of passenger amenities. Towards improving connectivity, the centre has undertaken doubling of Secunderabad and Mahbubnagar with a cost of Rs. 1400 crore, he said. We will continue to work hard and put all efforts for the all-round development of Telangana region, he added.

 Shri G. Kishan Reddy informed that Mahbubnagar Railway station has been equipped with free Wi-Fi facility. Further, the Hon’ble Union Minister stated that the Secunderabad Railway station is being redeveloped with a cost of Rs. 720 crores and the works are progressing swiftly. The Railway station is being upgraded with modern facilities and amenities o­n par with airports to meet the needs of the passengers, he said. He also informed that Charlapalli Satellite terminal is being developed, which will provide enhanced transport facility to the passengers in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

 The extension of Train No. 12861/12862 Visakhapatnam – Kacheguda – Visakhapatnam Express up to Mahbubnagar will be highly beneficial for the people of the region who will now be able to travel directly to Warangal, Khammam, Rayanapadu (Vijayawada), Eluru, Rajahmundry, Annavaram, Visakhapatnam etc. The train provides comfortable night travel facility from both Mahbubnagar and Visakhapatnam allowing the passengers to reach their destinations conveniently in the morning hours. The train also caters to both reserved and unreserved segment of people with composition of AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier, Sleeper Class and General Coaches.

 Stoppages and timings of Train No. 12862/12861 Mahbubnagar – Visakhapatnam – Mahbubnagar Express are as detailed below:

Special fare Special  Trains will be operated in SMVT Bengaluru – Chennai Egmore to clear extra rush as detailed below:

Train No. 06519/06520 SMVT Bengaluru  - Chennai Egmore – SMVT Bengalure Specials:

Train No. 06519 SMVT Bengaluru – Chennai Egmore Special fare Special will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 06.50 hrs o­n 28^th(Sunday) and 29^th(Monday) May,2023 and reach Chennai Egmore at 12.50 hrs the same day ( Two Services)

In return direction Train No. 06520 Chennai Egmore - SMVT Bengaluru  Special fare Special will leave Chennai Egmore at 15.50 hrs o­n 28^th(Sunday) and 29^th(Monday) May,2023 and reach SMVT Bengaluru  at 22.00 hrs the same day( Two Services)

Coach Composition: 01- AC Three Tier Coach, 07 Ã¢â‚¬â€œSleeper Class Coaches, 01 Ã¢â‚¬â€œGeneral Second Class, 06- General Second Class Coaches & 02- Second Class (Divyangjan Friendly)

The details of Timings and stoppages of Train No. 06519/06520 SMVT  Bengaluru –Chennai Egmore Special Fare Special are as follows (Timings in hours):

Advance Reservation for the above special trains are open

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