India’s 13th Vande Bharat Express has been flagged of by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. The indigenous semi-high speed train has been introduced on Secunderabad-Tirupati route. This new blue and white colour train has commenced its inaugural run from Secunderabad railway station.
On Friday, the Prime Minister remarked that Vande Bharat Express is synonymous with pride, comfort and connectivity. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Vande Bharat Express is synonymous with pride, comfort and connectivity. The train between Secunderabad and Tirupati will benefit tourism, particularly spiritual tourism. It will also boost economic growth.”
Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express:-
This is the second semi-high speed train for the two Telugu-speaking states and also for the South Central Railway (SCR) zone.
Inaugural run:-
During its inaugural run today, the Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express will halt at 11 stations – Charlapalli, Nalgonda, Miryalguda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Tenali, Bapatla, Chirala, Ongole,Nellore, Gudur, and Tirupati.
Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express Timing:-
On the inauguration day today, the newly introduced blue and white colour train has departed from Secunderabad railway station. The train will halt for 5 minutes at 10 stations each.
- Arrival at Charlapalli – 11:45 hrs
- Arrival at Nalgonda – 13:05 hrs
- Arrival at Miryalguda – 13:40 hrs
- Arrival at Piduguralla – 14:30 hrs
- Arrival at Guntur – 15:35 hrs
- Arrival at Tenali – 16:15 hrs
- Arrival at Bapatla – 16:50 hrs
- Arrival at Chirala – 17:10 hrs
- Arrival at Ongole – 17:50 hrs
- Arrival at Nellore – 19:10 hrs
- Arrival at Gudur – 19:35 hrs
- Arrival at Tirupati – 21:00 hrs
Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Significance:-
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The train will reduce the travel time between the two cities by almost three and half hours. It will be particularly beneficial for pilgrim passengers of both the Telugu states. The train will connect the IT City, Hyderabad with the Abode of Lord Venkateshwara, Tirupati.
Who will board Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express today:-
A total of 67 school students from different schools across Secunderabad and Hyderabad region has been allowed to board the train during its inaugural run today. The students have been selected on the basis of essay and painting competitions.
Other railway projects:-
Apart from this, the Prime Minister will dedicate various railway projects in the state such as – flagging-off 13 new Multi-Modal Transport Service (MMTS) services in the suburban section of Hyderabad – Secunderabad, dedication of doubling and electrification of Secunderabad–Mahabubnagar project to the nation, and laying foundation stone of Redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station.