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Indian Railways has introduced a new weekly train service connecting Telangana directly to Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, offering better travel options for pilgrims and passengers. The new train will run between Charlapalli in Telangana and Tiruchanur near Tirupati, flagged off by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday.
Charlapalli-Tirupati Weekly Train
According to the railway schedule, train number 17059 will depart from Charlapalli every Sunday at 9:30 pm and reach Tiruchanur at 12:30 pm the next day. On the return journey, train number 17060 will leave Tiruchanur every Monday at 4:00 pm and arrive at Charlapalli at 8:00 am the following morning. The overnight timing is expected to help passengers travel comfortably and save daytime hours.
Train Features
Officials said the train will include several types of coaches for different categories of passengers. Reports mention that the train will have seven Sleeper Class coaches, seven AC 3-tier coaches, two AC 2-tier coaches, and four General coaches. This arrangement is expected to help both budget and reserved passengers.
How will this Service Improve Connectivity?
The train has been introduced mainly to improve connectivity between Telangana and the famous Tirupati temple region, which receives lakhs of devotees every year. Many passengers from Hyderabad and nearby areas regularly travel to Tirupati for pilgrimage, and this new direct train is expected to reduce travel difficulties.
The new weekly service is also expected to strengthen rail connectivity between Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and nearby southern states. Railway authorities believe the train will be useful not only for pilgrims but also for students, families, and business travellers. Similar new train services have recently been introduced in other parts of South India to improve regional transport and passenger convenience.