Passengers are expressing their dissatisfaction over the cancellation of key trains during the summer holidays. While the railway department should be increasing the number of trains due to increased demand, they have instead cancelled existing trains, leading to frustration. This issue particularly affects Tirupati, one of the busiest railway stations...
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after Secunderabad in the South Central Railway zone. A large number of tourists and pilgrims travel to Tirupati from across India and abroad, relying heavily on train services. The cancellation of key trains connecting Tirupati to other major cities like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Secunderabad, and Khammam has caused significant inconvenience for travelers. Railway officials attribute the cancellations to track maintenance work in the Vijayawada section and state that most trains are running as scheduled, except for the Tirupati-Visakhapatnam double-decker train.

The South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager, Arun Kumar Jain, emphasized the need for proactive plans to ensure train punctuality and safety. At a review meeting in Secunderabad, he instructed officials to strictly follow safety procedures, counsel running staff, and conduct regular field inspections. Jain also stressed the importance of maintaining...
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optimal safety equipment stocks and improving mail/express train punctuality. He directed officials to prioritize completing pending Foot Over Bridge (FOB) maintenance work to avoid passenger inconvenience.