7 popular trains in Visakhapatnam that locals love and rely on!Visakhapatnam, also known as Vizag, has a rich railway history dating back to 1893. Today, trains are an integral part of the city's life, with several popular trains serving as vital links for residents and visitors alike. Here are 7 of the most popular trains in Visakhapatnam:
1. **Godavari Express:** Running...
more... between Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam since 1974, this train was originally known as the Waltair-Hyderabad Express. In 2000, it became the first train in the South Central Railway zone to introduce an air-conditioned first-class coach. It covers the 710 km journey in about 12 hours.
2. **Coromandel Express:** Established in 1976, this premium train service was initially designed to rival the Rajadhani Express, offering amenities like an in-house pantry, library, and cinema. It runs between Chennai Central and Kolkata Shalimar, offering stunning views of the Coromandel coast along its 1,659 km route, which it covers in about 26 hours.
3. **Andhra Pradesh Express:** While the current train is only 8 years old, the name “Andhra Pradesh Express” has a 47-year legacy. The first AP Express connected New Delhi and Hyderabad, but since the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2015, a new Andhra Pradesh Express started running from Visakhapatnam to New Delhi. The old one was renamed to Telangana Express. This train is one of the few that travels the Visakhapatnam-New Delhi route and is the fastest among them.
4. **East Coast Express:** This daily service linking Hyderabad Deccan to Shalimar (Kolkata) has been in operation since 1975. Named after its route along India’s eastern coast, the train covers 1,592 km in approximately 30 hours. It remains a vital link for travelers across the region and is operated by South Eastern Railways.
5. **Konark Express:** This train, named after Odisha’s famous Sun temple, Konark, has been operating for 47 years. It initially ran between Secunderabad and Bhubaneswar but was extended to Mumbai CST in 1994 due to high demand. Known for its distinctive navy-blue livery, the Konark Express continues to connect Mumbai with major cities like Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, and Secunderabad.
6. **Falaknuma Express:** The Falaknuma Express is a daily train that connects Hyderabad Deccan to Visakhapatnam. It is a popular choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and convenient journey between these two cities.
7. **Visakhapatnam-Howrah Express:** This train, originally known as the Waltair-Howrah Express, has been running for over 80 years. It provides a direct link between Visakhapatnam and Kolkata, covering a distance of about 1,100 km. Known for its historic significance and reliable service, the Visakhapatnam-Howrah Express remains a popular choice for travelers between the two cities.
Visakhapatnam, jo ki Vizag ke naam se bhi jaana jaata hai, ka railway history bahut purana hai, 1893 se chalu hai. Aaj kal, trains city ke life ka bahut important part hai, aur bahut saare popular trains residents aur visitors ke liye important links hai. Yahan par Visakhapatnam ke 7 most...
more... popular trains hai:
1. **Godavari Express:** Hyderabad aur Visakhapatnam ke beech chalne wali yeh train 1974 se chal rahi hai, pehle iska naam Waltair-Hyderabad Express tha. 2000 mein, yeh South Central Railway zone ki pehli train bani jismein air-conditioned first-class coach tha. Yeh 710 km ka journey around 12 hours mein complete karti hai.
2. **Coromandel Express:** 1976 mein shuru kiya gaya yeh premium train service pehle Rajadhani Express se compete karne ke liye banaya gaya tha, jismein in-house pantry, library, aur cinema jaise amenities the. Yeh Chennai Central aur Kolkata Shalimar ke beech chalti hai, aur 1,659 km ke journey mein Coromandel coast ke khoobsurat views dikhaati hai, jisko yeh around 26 hours mein cover karti hai.
3. **Andhra Pradesh Express:** Halanki yeh train sirf 8 saal purani hai, lekin “Andhra Pradesh Express” naam ka legacy 47 saal purana hai. Pehla AP Express New Delhi aur Hyderabad ko connect karta tha, lekin 2015 mein Andhra Pradesh ke bifurcation ke baad, ek nayi Andhra Pradesh Express Visakhapatnam se New Delhi chalne lagi. Purani train ka naam badal kar Telangana Express kar diya gaya. Yeh train Visakhapatnam-New Delhi route par chalne wali kam trains mein se ek hai, aur inme se sabse fast hai.
4. **East Coast Express:** Yeh daily service Hyderabad Deccan se Shalimar (Kolkata) ko connect karti hai, aur Visakhapatnam mein rukti hai. India ke eastern coast ke route par chalne wali yeh train 1975 se chal rahi hai. Yeh around 30 hours mein 1,592 km ka journey cover karti hai. Yeh poora region ke travellers ke liye ek important link hai, aur yeh South Eastern Railways operate karti hai.
5. **Konark Express:** Odisha ke famous Sun temple, Konark ke naam par yeh train 47 saal se chal rahi hai. Pehle yeh Secunderabad aur Bhubaneswar ke beech chalti thi, lekin 1994 mein zyada demand hone ke karan isko Mumbai CST tak badha diya gaya. Apne navy-blue livery ke liye jaani jaane wali Konark Express, Mumbai ko Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, aur Secunderabad jaise major cities se connect karti hai.
6. **Falaknuma Express:** Falaknuma Express ek daily train hai jo Hyderabad Deccan se Visakhapatnam ko connect karti hai. Yeh travellers ke liye ek popular choice hai jo in dono cities ke beech comfortable aur convenient journey chahte hain.
7. **Visakhapatnam-Howrah Express:** Yeh train, pehle Waltair-Howrah Express ke naam se jaani jaati thi, 80 saal se zyada se chal rahi hai. Yeh Visakhapatnam aur Kolkata ke beech direct link provide karti hai, around 1,100 km ka journey cover karti hai. Apne historic significance aur reliable service ke liye jaani jaane wali Visakhapatnam-Howrah Express, dono cities ke beech chalne wale travellers ke liye ek popular choice hai.
