A new train service has been approved to improve rail connectivity for passengers in Andhra Pradesh. Indian Railways has sanctioned a tri-weekly express train running between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada.
This service will provide an additional rail option for travel between the coastal and central regions of the state. The approved Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express will cover a distance of approximately 499 kilometers.
The train will depart from Machilipatnam at 4:55 PM and arrive at Kurnool City at 5:45 AM the next day. In the return direction, the Kurnool City-Machilipatnam Express will depart at 9:30 AM and reach Machilipatnam at 9:35 PM.
The train from Machilipatnam to Kurnool City will operate on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Meanwhile, the return service from Kurnool City to Machilipatnam will run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
The new train will have commercial stoppages at: Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Donakonda, Markapur Road, Cumbum, Giddalur, Diguvametta, Nandyal, Betamcherla, and Dhone.
The new service will provide an additional option for direct rail travel between Machilipatnam, Vijayawada, and Kurnool City. Additionally, passengers in the towns and cities along the route are expected to benefit from improved connectivity.
(PIB)
