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Indian Railways Launches Tri‑Weekly Service Between Machilipatnam and Kurnool
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:38 PM
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Indian Railways has approved a new tri‑weekly train running between Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Kurnool City, enhancing connectivity in the region.
Indian Railways has sanctioned a new tri‑weekly train service that will run between Machilipatnam, a coastal city in Andhra Pradesh, and Kurnool City, a major inland hub. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Railways, aims to improve passenger movement and support economic ties between the two regions. The train is expected to operate on three days a week, offering a convenient link for commuters, traders and tourists.
The service will cover a distance of approximately 400 kilometres and is scheduled to be operated by a modern locomotive with coaches designed for comfort and safety. Timings and fare details are yet to be released, but officials anticipate that the new link will reduce travel time and provide a cost‑effective alternative to road transport.
Railway officials said the approval follows a demand from local communities and business groups who have long sought better rail connectivity. The new train is part of a broader plan to expand rail links in Andhra Pradesh and improve overall network efficiency.
The service will cover a distance of approximately 400 kilometres and is scheduled to be operated by a modern locomotive with coaches designed for comfort and safety. Timings and fare details are yet to be released, but officials anticipate that the new link will reduce travel time and provide a cost‑effective alternative to road transport.
Railway officials said the approval follows a demand from local communities and business groups who have long sought better rail connectivity. The new train is part of a broader plan to expand rail links in Andhra Pradesh and improve overall network efficiency.