Union Minister Kishan Reddy flags off extension of 3 trains

Guntur: Union Minister of Culture and Tourism and development of Northeast region G Kishan Reddy flagged off extension of three train services in Andhra Pradesh region today here on Friday.

The extended train services are – Train No. 22701/22702 Visakhapatnam – Guntur – Visakhapatnam Uday Express; Train No. 17225/17226 Narsapur – Hubballi – Narsapur Amravati Express and Train No. 07284/07285 Nandyal – Renigunta – Nandyal Special train.

Simultaneously, functions were also held at Renigunta and Narsapur Railway stations to witness the flagging off program in the presence of Dignitaries and respective Divisional Railway officials.

Speaking on the occasion, G Kishan Reddy stated that the extension of three train services inaugurated today would be beneficial for the people of Andhra Pradesh. He said that the extension of Uday Express provides convenient direct connectivity between Guntur–Visakhapatnam.

He stated that these trains consist of both AC & Non-AC coaches and have been provided with convenient journey timings. Further, he stated that the Narsapur–Hubballi Express would provide additional traveling facility from coastal Andhra Pradesh to Karnataka region.

“The Nandyal–Renigunta special train will facilitate pilgrim passengers to reach Lord Venkateshwara Temple at Tirumala. The train has been provided stoppages at all stations in Rayalaseema region,” he said.

Further, the Union Minister stated that in the last few years the Railway network has been increasing at a fast pace across the Nation, adding that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Railways has established dedicated freight corridors and is working towards achieving 100% electrification.

The electrification works in Andhra Pradesh are almost completed, he said, stating that 32 Railway line projects with a total of around 5074 track KMs are under progress in Andhra Pradesh State.

Speaking on ‘Vande Bharat’ trains, he said that Andhra Pradesh has been provided with Semi-High speed indigenous Vande Bharat trains with connectivity between Hyderabad – Vijayawada – Visakhapatnam; Hyderabad – Vijayawada – Tirupati; and Vijayawada – Chennai. City Mayor K Manohar Naidu and M Ramakrishnan, Divisional Railway Manager, Guntur and other Railway officials were present