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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
More coaches for Hyderabad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat
HYDERABAD: The Kacheguda-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express train will now run with enhanced passenger carrying capacity. The train, which was earlier operating with eight coaches with a 530-passenger capacity, is being enhanced with a revised composition of 16 coaches with a 1,128-passenger capacity from July 10. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Since the introduction of the regular services, the train operated with more than 100% patronage consistently. Sandeep Mathur, general manager, South Central Railway, said that with the doubling of coaches, more rail passengers will now be able to avail themselves of Vande Bharat train services between the IT cities, i.e., Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Stone pelting incidents on trains in South Central Railway (SCR) zone sees 10x rise between '21-25; Vande Bharat trains among most affected
HYDERABAD: In what could pose a significant risk to passenger safety and railway assets, stone-pelting incidents across the South Central Railway (SCR) zone recorded a 10-fold increase over the last four years. Statistics available with SCR show that from 37 cases in 2021, stone-pelting incidents shot to 359 in 2024. The attacks resulted in injuries to 62 passengers. Between January 2021 and June 2025, railways recorded 1,059 incidents and apprehended 831 persons in the zone. In fact, in the last six months alone, the zone recorded 168 such incidents. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The four Vande Bharat trains heading towards Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and Bengaluru have been particularly affected, with 187 cases among all 250 passenger trains, accounting for most of these incidents. That apart, stone-pelting incidents were also reported on mail/express, special trains, and superfast trains. They have emerged as a serious security challenge, said SCR authorities. In several cases it was children playing near railway tracks who unintentionally pelted stones at passing trains. "Often times it is also people under the influence of alcohol who indulge in stone-pelting," said a senior railway official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Acer TravelLite Laptop Your AI assistant at work acer Book Now Undo More coaches for Hyd-Bengaluru Vande Bharat The Kacheguda-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express train will now run with enhanced passenger carrying capacity. The train, which was earlier operating with eight coaches with a 530-passenger capacity, is being enhanced with a revised composition of 16 coaches with a 1,128-passenger capacity from July 10. Since the introduction of the regular services, the train operated with more than 100% patronage consistently. Sandeep Mathur, general manager, South Central Railway, said that with the doubling of coaches, more rail passengers will now be able to avail themselves of Vande Bharat train services between the IT cities, i.e., Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Yesvantpur - Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express to run with 16 coaches from Tomorrow
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway has announced the expansion of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express, a premier high-speed train service between Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Starting July 10, the train will operate with 16 coaches, doubling its capacity to accommodate 1,128 passengers. Previously running with just 8 coaches and a seating capacity of 530 passengers, the Vande Bharat Express on this route will now feature 14 Chair Cars (1,024 seats) and 2 Executive Class coaches (104 seats). This move is aimed at meeting the increasing demand from passengers traveling between the two major IT hubs of South India. Train No. 20703/20704 was initially launched with 1 Executive Coach and 7 Chair Cars. Responding to the significant rise in passenger demand, the railway authorities have decided to add 8 more coaches to the rake. Speaking on the development, Sandeep Mathur, General Manager, South Western Railway, said: 'Doubling the number of coaches will greatly enhance the availability of seats for passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This expansion will improve travel convenience for IT professionals, business travellers, and tourists alike.' The Vande Bharat Express between Kacheguda and Yesvantpur was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 24, 2023. With this latest upgrade, the train service promises a more comfortable and efficient journey for a larger number of travelers. The railway authorities have assured that all new coaches are equipped with modern amenities and safety features, maintaining the premium standards of Vande Bharat trains. This enhancement is a part of the broader initiative to boost regional connectivity and promote faster, safer travel in South India.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Hyderabad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Expands Coaches to Meet High Demand
Due to growing demand, the Kacheguda – Yesvantpur – Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express will now run with more coaches, increasing its passenger capacity, according to South Central Railway (SCR) officials on Monday. Previously, the train operated with eight coaches and could carry 530 passengers. From July 10, this will increase to 16 coaches, allowing it to carry 1,128 passengers, the SCR press release said. When the train service started, it had one Executive Class coach and seven Chair Cars. Since then, it has been running at over 100% occupancy regularly. Because so many people are using the service, Indian Railways has decided to add eight more coaches to the train. The updated train will have 14 Chair Cars with space for 1,024 passengers and two Executive Class coaches with room for 104 passengers, making a total of 1,128. Sandeep Mathur, General Manager of SCR, said the extra coaches will allow more passengers to travel comfortably between the IT cities Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The train number 20703 will now run with 14 Chair Cars instead of 7, and train number 20704 will have 2 Executive Class coaches instead of 1.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
South Coast Railway Zone's work set to gain steam with the appointment of General Manager
The appointment of General Manager for the Visakhapatnam-headquartered South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has come as a big relief for rail activists, from the region, who have been seeking early operationalisation of SCoR, since it was announced more than six years ago, in February 2019. The Railway Board issued orders on June 5, appointing Sandeep Mathur, as General Manager of SCoR. While welcoming the development, trade union leaders opine there should be no further delay in the issue of a gazette notification on the zone. The gazette will give the boundaries of SCoR and the Railway Divisions under its purview. The Railway Board has already agreed to retain the residual portion of the existing Waltair Division, instead of merging it with Vijayawada Division as was planned earlier. One part will be merged with the newly formed Rayagada Division, under East Coast Railway (ECoR), and the residual portion of Waltair Division would be renamed and continued as 'Visakhapatnam Division' and the Divisional Headquarters will continue to be located in Visakhapatnam city. The work on construction of the 9 plus 2 storeyed SCoR Zonal Headquarters building, at Mudasarlova, for which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone in January, this year, has commenced. Meanwhile, the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti buildings, constructed close to the Visakhapatnam Railway Station, are available for use by the GM, pending construction of the Zonal Headquarters building. The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in the International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam on June 21. 'The gazette notification should be issued without any further delay. During his visit to the city, the Prime Minister should announce a date for operationalisation of SCoR, preferably from August 15, the day on which India attained Independence,' says Chalasani Gandhi, veteran trade union leader and a Member of the Divisional Railway Users Consultative Committee (DRUCC) from Visakhapatnam. 'A separate notification should also be issued for establishment of a Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) in Visakhapatnam, to conduct examinations for filling up of vacancies in the four Divisions – Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntakal and Guntur – under SCoR,' he says. Hailing the appointment of the GM, rail activists took to social media saying that the long-pending problem of SCR trains, coming to Visakhapatnam junction, being held by up ECoR, at the zonal interchange point at Duvvada, would be a thing of the past after the operationalisation of the new zone. Mr. Sandeep Mathur is likely to assume charge in Visakhapatnam in a few days, according to official sources.
