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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches 2 New Vande Bharat Trains for Telugu States

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a significant gift to the Telugu people as part of the Vinayaka Navratri celebrations. On the 16th of this month, PM Modi is set to inaugurate two new Vande Bharat trains in the Telugu states. Union Minister Kishan Reddy announced that Hyderabad boasts a notable number of Vande Bharat train connections, second only to Delhi in the country.

The Prime Minister’s initiative aims to improve transportation facilities for the people, with a specific focus on enhancing rail connectivity. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy shared details regarding the allocation of two additional Vande Bharat trains to the Telugu states. Currently, four Vande Bharat trains operate from Secunderabad railway station. Kishan Reddy revealed that the Prime Minister has sanctioned the introduction of the 5th Vande Bharat train, which will operate between Secunderabad and Nagpur.

In a similar vein, another Vande Bharat train route will connect Visakha and Durg in Chhattisgarh. These two trains will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister from Ahmedabad on September 16th, alongside the flagging off of 10 Vande Bharat trains nationwide. Kishan Reddy emphasized the popularity of Vande Bharat trains among the public, citing their high occupancy rates exceeding 100% by the financial year 2024-2025. The central government plans to extend these services to cover more areas to meet the growing demand.

The Secunderabad-Nagpur Vande Bharat Train’s schedule includes departure from Nagpur at 5:00 AM, arrival at Secunderabad at 12:15 PM, and return journey starting from Secunderabad at 1:00 PM, reaching Nagpur at 8:20 PM. This train’s route includes stops at Kazipet, Ramagundam, Balharsha, Chandrapur, and Sevagram stations, covering a 578 km journey in 7.15 hours.

For passengers in Andhra Pradesh, the Vandebharat Express from Visakha to Durg region in Chhattisgarh will pass through Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kanthabanji, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Raigad, and Vizianagaram. Kishan Reddy highlighted that this service will cater to passengers from three states: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

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