New Train to Provide Direct Rail Connectivity to Gudivada, Vinukonda, Nandyal and Other Key Stations in Andhra Pradesh

In a major relief for passengers in Andhra Pradesh, Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly train service between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada under South Coast Railway. The new service will provide an additional rail connectivity option between the coastal and central regions of Andhra Pradesh.

The approved Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express will cover a distance of 499 km. It will depart from Machilipatnam at 16:55 and reach Kurnool City at 05:45 the next day. In the return direction, the Kurnool City–Machilipatnam Express will depart from Kurnool City at 09:30 and reach Machilipatnam at 21:35 on the same day.

The Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, while the Kurnool City–Machilipatnam Express will run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

The new train will have commercial stoppages at several key stations, including Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Donakonda, Markapur Road, Cumbum, Giddalur, Diguvametta, Nandyal, Betamcherla and Dhone.

The new service will offer passengers an additional travel option while strengthening connectivity between Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Kurnool City. It will also improve rail access to several towns and cities along the route, benefiting passengers travelling across Andhra Pradesh.

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source – RSB