Indian Railways‘ 13th semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express train will commence its commercial run from April 09, 2023 (Sunday) onwards. This ultra modern train will connect IT City, Hyderabad with the Abode of Lord Venkateswara, Tirupati. The train will cover a distance of 660.77 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes against the present average of 12 hours.
Frequency:-
The train number 20701/20702 Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express will operate on all days except Tuesday.
Stoppage points:-
During its journey between Secunderabad and Tirupati and vice versa, the semi-high speed train will stop at Nalgonda, Guntur, Ongole, and Nellore.
Timings of 20701/20702 Secunderabad-Tirupati Vande Bharat Express:-
Journey from Tirupati to Secunderabad:-
- Departure from Tirupati – 15:15 hrs
- Arrival at Nellore – 17:19 hrs
- Departure from Nellore – 17:20 hrs
- Arrival at Ongole – 18:29 hrs
- Departure from Ongole – 18:30 hrs
- Arrival at Guntur – 19:45 hrs
- Departure from Guntur – 19:50 hrs
- Arrival at Nalgonda – 22:09 hrs
- Departure from Nalgonda – 22:10 hrs
- Arrival at Secunderabad – 23:45 hrs
Journey from Secunderabad to Tirupati:-
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- Departure from Secunderabad – 06:00 hrs
- Arrival at Nalgonda – 07:19 hrs
- Departure from Nalgonda – 07:10 hrs
- Arrival at Guntur – 09:45 hrs
- Departure from Guntur – 09:50 hrs
- Arrival at Ongole – 11:09 hrs
- Departure from Ongole – 11:10 hrs
- Arrival at Nellore – 12:29 hrs
- Departure from Nellore – 12:30 hrs
- Arrival at Tirupati – 14:30 hrs
Significance:-
This new semi-high speed train runs through 10 districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. This new train will boost the socio-economic development of the region and also enhance the safety and comfortable travel experience. It will bolster religious tourism in both the Telugu-speaking states and also provide direct rail connectivity to Tirupati Balaji temple.