New Delhi, September 28: Indian Railways has approved a new tri-weekly train between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada, giving passengers an additional direct rail connectivity option between coastal and central parts of Andhra Pradesh.
The Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Express will cover 499 km and connect several key towns and cities across the state, including Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Markapur Road and Nandyal.
The train will depart from Machilipatnam at 16:55 and reach Kurnool City at 05:45 the following day. It will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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 service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
The new train will have commercial stoppages at 12 stations: Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Donakonda, Markapur Road, Cumbum, Giddalur, Diguvametta, Nandyal, Betamcherla and Dhone.
The route will provide an additional travel option for passengers travelling between Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Kurnool City while also improving rail access for several intermediate towns.
The new service will particularly improve direct connectivity to destinations such as Vinukonda, Markapur Road and Nandyal along the 499-km route.
Indian Railways said the service is aimed at strengthening connectivity between Machilipatnam, Vijayawada and Kurnool City while improving access to towns and cities along the route.
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