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150 Sankranthi Special Trains Announced to Handle Festival Rush in South India

South Central Railway has announced 150 special trains to manage the surge in travel demand during the Sankranthi festival. The services primarily address the high demand from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, with connecting trains from several key towns. Passengers are cautioned about potential inconvenience at Secunderabad station due to ongoing redevelopment works, prompting the permanent or temporary shift of some trains to other terminals. Authorities urge travelers to plan ahead and verify their train schedules before commencing their journey.

Key Points: 150 Special Trains for Sankranthi | South Central Railway

  • 150 special trains announced
  • Focus on Hyderabad-Coastal Andhra routes
  • Secunderabad station redevelopment may cause inconvenience
  • Some trains permanently shifted to other terminals
  • Passengers advised to check updated schedules
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Sankranthi Festival Special: 150 extra trains announced by South Central Railway to handle huge demand

South Central Railway announces 150 extra trains for Sankranthi festival, connecting Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra, Maharashtra. Check schedules.

"We've announced 150 special trains. There is huge demand from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh. - A. Sridhar"

Hyderabad, January 8

In view of the Sankranthi festival, South Central Railway has announced special trains due to huge demand from Hyderabad and other important railway stations in the South Railway zone, according to South Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer A. Sridhar. He said that 150 special trains have been announced for this purpose. In response to strong demands from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, the South Central Railway announced additional trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, Srikakulam, and Vizag.

Speaking to ANI, CPRO A. Sridhar said, "We've announced 150 special trains. There is huge demand from Hyderabad to Coastal Andhra Pradesh, so we have also announced connecting trains from Narsapuram, Kakinada, Srikakulam and Vizag,". He added that special services are also operating from Tirupati, Shirdi, Nanded, and other important stations in Maharashtra.

Sridhar said that, in addition to the special services, "around 600 plus trains are being continued for the festival season," ensuring connectivity to the North, East, and South regions of India.

The CPRO cautioned passengers about likely inconvenience at Secunderabad station due to ongoing redevelopment works during the festive rush. "There is a huge rush expected at Secunderabad railway station. Moreover, it is undergoing redevelopment works, so it may create a problem for passengers coming into the station," he said.

To ease congestion and streamline operations, several trains have been shifted from Secunderabad to other terminals. "We have shifted some important trains to Charlapalli, Kacheguda or Lingampalli on a permanent basis, and also shifted some trains temporarily," Sridhar said. Passengers have also been advised to check updated schedules before travel.

He also told ANI, "We have high-tech cities, important stations, cities growing towards that area, the Western part of that city. In view of the festival season, we have announced the suspension of 16 regular mail express trains. In addition, many special trains are also being halted at high-tech city stations. Additionally, trains from coastal Andhra Pradesh depart from this region. So these trains, we have given halt at Charlapalli, Secunderabad, Begumpet, high tech state, Lingampalli, so that across the city, passengers can reach their nearest railway station to catch hold of the trains."

SCR has urged travellers to plan their journeys in advance and cooperate with station authorities, especially at stations where renovation and upgradation works are currently underway.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the real test is crowd management at Secunderabad. The station is a mess even on normal days. Shifting trains to Kacheguda and Lingampalli is smart, but they need to ensure clear signage and announcements so people don't get confused.
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Aman W
Finally! The halt at Begumpet and Hitech City stations is a game-changer for people living in those areas. No more rushing all the way to Secunderabad. Hope they maintain cleanliness and basic facilities on these special trains.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels to Tirupati every year for the festival, I appreciate the extra services from there too. The connectivity across South India during this time is crucial. Hope the information about temporary halts and shifts is communicated clearly on the IRCTC app.
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Vikram M
Announcing trains is one thing, but will there be enough security and staff to handle the rush? Last year, the queues for boarding were chaotic. Also, suspending 16 regular trains might inconvenience some daily commuters. A bit of a mixed bag.
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Kavya N
This is the spirit of India! Making sure everyone can get home for the harvest festival. 🎉 My family is from Srikakulam, and the direct connectivity mentioned is a blessing. Planning well in advance is key, as they said. Safe travels to all!

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