"special-trains"

SCR will operate 170 special trains from August to December 2025 to handle festive travel during Diwali, Chhath, and Dussehra. Key routes include Charlapalli, Tirupati, Velankanni, SMVT Bengaluru, and Yesvantpur. Advance reservations are advised for smooth travel.

The SCR will be operating special trains between Nanded and Tirupati from Juy 4 onwards to clear the extra rush. Here are more details about the special strains, timings and and their stoppages

(SCR) will run weekly special trains between Kakinada Town – Charlapalli and also extend the run of special trains between Kakinada Town – Lingampalli thrice a week.

South Central Railway has extended special train services between Charlapalli and Narsapur until March 2026 in response to rising passenger demand. The extended services will include various classes such as 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second Class

To clear the summer rush, the South Central Railway has decided to extend the run of special trains between various destiations

Accordingly, the Secunderabad – Kakinada Town (07041) train will run on June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. Similarly, Kakinada Town – Secunderabad (07042) train will run on June 13, 20 and 27, July 4, 11, 18 and 25 and August 1.

Accordingly, Kacheguda – Madurai (07191) train has been extended between June 9 and July 28, Madurai – Kacheguda (07192) extended between June 11 and July 30, Kacheguda – Nagercoil (07435) extended between June 12 and July 11.

Accordingly, Charlapalli – Visakhapatnam (07441) service will run on May 17 and Visakhapatnam – Charlapalli (07442) service will run on May 18

These special trains will consist of 1AC, 2AC,3AC, Sleeper and General Second Class coaches, SCR officials said in a press release.

South Central Railway announces shifting of special trains to ease out traffic congestion

SCR would be operating two bi-weekly special trains to Tirupati from Charlapally to clear the extra rush...details here

These trains will consist of 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper and General Second Class coaches

SCR officials requested rail users to make note of the train schedule and plan their travel accordingly

The trains will be operated from January 6 to January 19, connecting Hyderabad and other places in Telangana to various destinations in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh

To clear the rush of Sabarimala pilgrims, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run 28 additional Sabarimala special trains including six from the city.

To clear passenger rush of Sabarimala pilgrims, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run 18 special trains including two from the city.

To clear passenger rush, the South Central Railway will run special trains between various destinations.

To clear passenger rush, the South Central Railway (SCR) will run 26 Sabarimala special trains between various destinations.

Accordingly, Bidar – Dharur (07023) and Dharur – Bidar (07024) will run on November 15 and 17.

From October 1 to November 10, approximately 3 crore passengers traveled on the SCR network, with nearly 8 lakh more passengers compared to the same period last year.