Railway will operate an On-Demand Special Express between Parvatipuram and Ektanagar to clear the additional rush of waiting-list passengers during the post-Puja festive season. The special train service aims to provide greater convenience to passengers travelling after the Puja celebrations.

The service will operate under train numbers 08519 and 08520, connecting Parvatipuram (PVP) and Ektanagar (EKNR) in both directions.

Train number 08519, running from Parvatipuram to Ektanagar, will operate on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The train will depart from Parvatipuram, stop at Vizianagaram and arrive at Ektanagar on 30 October 2026.

Train number 08520, running from Ektanagar to Parvatipuram, is scheduled to operate on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The train will depart from Ektanagar, stop at Vizianagaram and reach Parvatipuram on 3 November 2026.

The special trains will have several important stoppages between Parvatipuram and Ektanagar in both directions. These include Vizianagaram, Anakapalli, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Piduguralla, Nadikudi, Nalgonda, Secunderabad, Lingampalli, Vikarabad, Wadi, Solapur, Pune, Lonavala, Kalyan and Vasai Road.

The trains will have a total composition of 22 coaches, including one First AC coach, nine Third AC coaches, two second-class coaches with luggage, Divyangjan, generator and brake-van facilities, four Third AC Economy coaches and six Sleeper Class coaches.

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 - SCoR & RSB