Andhra Pradesh Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy flagged off the train at Tirupati Railway Station. Several leaders, including MLA Arani Srinivasulu, TTD Board Member Bhanu Prakash Reddy, and MLC Balli Kalyan Chakravarthy, joined the ceremony. MPs Gurumoorthy and Ragunath Reddy attended the event virtually and appreciated the new service.

The weekly express travels from Tirupati to Sainagar Shirdi through Gudur, Ongole, Guntur and Secunderabad. This route gives pilgrims from all these regions easier access to the Shirdi Sai Baba temple. Rail officials stated that the new service will reduce travel difficulties, especially for weekend travelers.

Residents said the improved connectivity will support people from both states. Pilgrims have welcomed the initiative and expect smoother travel during peak seasons. The launch of this second weekly train strengthens transport options between two major devotional destinations.

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At the swearing-in ceremony of the AP Road Development Corporation (APRDC) directors in Vijayawada, Reddy blamed the previous YSRCP regime for the poor condition of state roads. He said thousands of kilometers had turned unfit for travel during that time.

Since taking office, the coalition government has finished repair works worth ₹1,061 crore in five months. Reddy said the government is now developing key roads under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model without adding toll burdens on the public.

APRDC Chairman Pragadha Nageswara Rao urged the new directors to inspect roads in their regions and submit reports to the minister. Managing Director Srinivas Reddy administered the oath to 14 directors during the event.

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Minister Anagani Satyaprasad stated that a public rally with an expected attendance of over three lakh people will be organized during the visit. In preparation for the large gathering, the ministers assessed suitable venues using Google Maps to ensure proper crowd management and logistical arrangements.

The visit is seen as a major political and developmental event for the district, and authorities are coordinating security, transportation, and other arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful public program. This event underscores the district’s strategic importance ahead of upcoming political activities.

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