Vande Bharat Train to Tirupati: In a major boost to rail connectivity in the Telugu states, Indian Railways has approved a new Vande Bharat Express that will operate between Vijayawada and Bengaluru, passing through the pilgrim city of Tirupati. This new high-speed service is expected to significantly reduce travel time and offer a faster, more comfortable journey for passengers.

Fast-Track Travel in Just 9 Hours:

The newly sanctioned train will cover the Vijayawada–Bengaluru route in just 9 hours, reaching Tirupati in 4.5 hours. Compared to the existing trains on this corridor, the Vande Bharat Express will cut travel time by nearly three hours. It will particularly benefit professionals commuting between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, and devotees traveling to Tirupati.

8-Coach Configuration:
Railway officials confirmed that the train will run with eight coaches, including seven AC Chair Cars and one Executive Chair Car. The Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week, with services paused on Tuesdays for maintenance.

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Timings and Route Details:

Train number 20711 will depart Vijayawada at 5:15 am, and make stops at Tenali (5:39 am), Ongole (6:28 am), Nellore (7:43 am), Tirupati (9:45 am), Chittoor (10:27 am), Katpadi (11:13 am), and Krishnarajapuram (1:38 pm) before reaching SMVT Bengaluru at 2:15 pm. The return service, train number 20712, will depart Bengaluru at 2:45 pm and reach Krishnarajapuram (2:58 pm), Katpadi (5:23 pm), Chittoor (5:49 pm), Tirupati (6:55 pm), Nellore (8:18 pm), Ongole (9:29 pm), Tenali (10:42 pm) and finally Vijayawada at 11:45 pm.

Delays Resolved, Launch Imminent:

Indian Railways had initially approved the train earlier this year, but a shortage of coaches delayed its rollout. With coach availability no longer an issue, the launch is now imminent. Officials are expected to finalize the train number, route, and operational schedule shortly. This new Vande Bharat Express will mark a significant step in enhancing regional connectivity, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable travel between Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Bengaluru.

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