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Vande Bharat Train Extended Up to Narsapur

Anil Vanna — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:31:19 +0000

Southern Railway has issued an important announcement for passengers in Andhra Pradesh. The Chennai–Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express will now be extended up to Narsapur, offering greater connectivity to coastal districts. Earlier, the service operated only between Chennai Central and Vijayawada.

According to the latest notification, the extended route will cover Gudivada and Bhimavaram Town before reaching Narsapur. The new extension will begin operations on January 12, coinciding with the Sankranti festive season, a time when passenger demand is high.

As per the revised schedule, the Vande Bharat Express will depart from Chennai Central at 5:30 AM and reach Vijayawada at 11:40 AM. From there, it will continue its journey to Narsapur, arriving at 2:10 PM. The return service will leave Narsapur at 2:50 PM and reach Chennai by 11:45 PM.

Railway officials stated that the extension aims to improve travel convenience for passengers from the Godavari region. The decision is expected to boost connectivity and enhance the travel experience between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.

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Another Private Bus Accident in Palnadu District – Passengers Escape Unhurt

Anil Vanna — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:19:12 +0000

Bus accidents across the Telugu states are creating panic among passengers. Night-time travel, once common, has now turned into a source of fear. Both private and RTC buses have been involved in frequent mishaps, leaving passengers anxious about road safety.

Another such accident occurred in Palnadu district, near Reddygudem village of Rajupalem. A private bus belonging to Morning Travels lost control and slipped into a roadside pit. The bus tilted over a drainage pipe, causing chaos among passengers.

According to reports, the bus was traveling from Hyderabad to Bapatla when the driver lost control. Passengers quickly broke the emergency windows and escaped. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in the incident.

However, the repeated occurrence of bus accidents across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has raised serious safety concerns. Fear among passengers is growing, and many are now hesitant to board buses, especially for overnight journeys. Authorities are being urged to tighten transport safety measures.

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10 Injured as RTC Bus Collides with DCM in Prakasam

Anil Vanna — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:13:12 +0000

A serious road accident occurred near Vaggampalli village in Prakasam district on Saturday morning. An RTC bus traveling from Pamuru to Kanigiri collided with a DCM truck, leaving around ten passengers injured. The bus was partially damaged in the impact, and the driver sustained severe injuries. All the injured were shifted to Kanigiri Government Hospital for treatment.

Local police arrived at the scene soon after the accident and cleared the damaged vehicles from the road. Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding might have caused the collision. The condition of the driver is reported to be critical, while other passengers are recovering under medical supervision.

Frequent road accidents across the state have raised concerns among commuters. Incidents involving RTC buses have particularly become worrisome for regular passengers.

Travelers are urging the government to implement stricter safety measures to prevent such mishaps. Authorities have assured that further investigation into the cause of the Prakasam accident is underway.

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