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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Currently, trains take about 2.5 to 3 hours to cover this stretch, but once the new lines are completed, the travel time is expected to reduce by nearly an hour. The project aims to enhance passenger and freight train movement, ease congestion on the busy route, and significantly improve operational efficiency.

With upgraded tracks, trains will be able to run at speeds of 130–150 km/h, boosting connectivity between Hyderabad and key northern destinations. This major infrastructure upgrade is part of Indian Railways’ long-term modernization and capacity expansion strategy in South Central India.

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Soon after the incident, railway authorities and a technical team rushed to the spot. Restoration work began immediately to lift the derailed wagons and put them back on track. The officials assured that no casualties or injuries were reported in the accident.

However, train services on the busy route were severely affected. Several express and passenger trains were delayed, causing inconvenience to commuters. Railway officials coordinated with control rooms to reroute some trains while restoration was underway. Passengers waiting at Vizianagaram station expressed frustration over long delays.

Authorities said restoration work was progressing on a war footing and is expected to be completed by afternoon. Once cleared, normal services will resume. A detailed inquiry has been ordered into the cause of the derailment, with initial reports suggesting faulty application of emergency brakes.

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