SOUTH COAST RAILWAY RUNS SPECIAL JANSADHARAN TRAIN BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM AND ICHCHAPURAM FOR RRB EXAM CANDIDATES To facilitate the travel of candidates appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) examination, South Coast Railway will operate a one-trip Jansadharan (unreserved) Special Express train between Visakhapatnam and Ichchapuram on July 29, 2026. Train No. 08510 Visakhapatnam–Ichchapuram Jansadharan Special Express will depart from Visakhapatnam at 12:00 hrs on Wednesday, July 29, and arrive at Ichchapuram at 16:30 hrs the same day. In the return direction, Train No. 08509 Ichchapuram–Visakhapatnam Jansadharan Special will leave Ichchapuram at 17:00 hrs on July 29 and reach Visakhapatnam at 23:50 hrs on the same day. The special train will halt at Marripalem, Gopalapatnam, Simhachalam, Pendurthi, Kottavalasa, Kantakapalle, Alamanda, Korukonda, Vizianagaram, Nellimarla, Garividi, Chipurupalle, Sigadam, Ponduru, Dusi, Srikakulam Road, Urlam, Tilaru, Kotabommali, Naupada, Pundi, Palasa, Summadevi, Mandasa Road, Baruva, Sompeta and Jhadupudi stations in both directions. The train will consist of 10 General Class coaches and two Second Class Sitting-cum-Luggage (SLR) coaches, providing unreserved accommodation for passengers. South Coast Railway has introduced this special service to ensure convenient and comfortable travel for RRB examination candidates and other passengers along the route.

RAILWAYS EXTENDS SHALIMAR-CHERLAPALLI SPECIAL LAUNCHES REGULAR HISAR-TIRUPATI WEEKLY EXPRESS To accommodate the increased passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the extension of the Shalimar-Cherlapalli Weekly Special Express and the introduction of a regular weekly express service between Hisar and Tirupati. The Shalimar-Cherlapalli Weekly Special Express (Train Nos. 08045/08046) has been extended for eight additional trips. Train No. 08045 will depart from Shalimar at 12:30 am every Friday from August 7 to September 25, 2026, reaching Duvvada at 5:08 pm before arriving at Cherlapalli at 4:30 am the following day. In the return direction, Train No. 08046 will leave Cherlapalli at 6:55 am every Saturday from August 8 to September 26, 2026, reaching Duvvada at 7:53 pm and arriving at Shalimar at 11:15 am the next day. The train will comprise three AC 2-tier coaches, three AC 3-tier coaches, 12 sleeper coaches, four general second-class coaches, and two second-class luggage-cum-brake vans. Meanwhile, Railways has regularized the Hisar-Tirupati Weekly TOD Special by introducing Train Nos. 14723/14724 Hisar-Tirupati-Hisar Weekly Express to strengthen rail connectivity and cater to passenger demand. Train No. 14723 Hisar-Tirupati Weekly Express will operate every Saturday from July 25, 2026, departing Hisar at 2:10 pm and reaching Tirupati at 9:30 am on Monday. The return service, Train No. 14724 Tirupati-Hisar Weekly Express, will run every Monday from July 27, 2026, leaving Tirupati at 11:10 pm and arriving at Hisar at 10:40 pm on Wednesday. The weekly express will provide connectivity through key stations including Sadulpur Junction, Loharu, Chirawa, Jhunjhunu, Sikar Junction, Jaipur Junction, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Nagda, Ujjain, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah, Warangal, Khammam, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur Junction, and Renigunta. The Hisar-Tirupati Weekly Express will consist of two AC 2-tier coaches, seven AC 3-tier coaches, eight sleeper coaches, four general second-class coaches, and two second-class luggage-cum-brake vans.

SOUTH COAST RAILWAY STRENGTHENS LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY General Manager of South Coast Railway, Shri Sandeep Mathur, chaired a comprehensive safety review meeting with the Principal Heads of Departments (PHODs) and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs) of all four divisions, emphasizing enhanced alertness among train-passing staff and stricter safety measures at Level Crossing (LC) gates. During the meeting, the General Manager underscored the vital role of train-passing staff in ensuring the safe movement of trains across the railway network. He directed field officials to remain highly vigilant while carrying out train-passing duties and to strictly follow established safety procedures without deviation. He stressed that constant alertness, timely communication, and disciplined execution of duties are essential to maintaining the highest safety standards. A detailed review of safety practices at Level Crossing gates was also conducted. Shri Mathur instructed officials to ensure strict compliance with prescribed operating procedures and to carry out gate operations with the utmost care and responsibility to prevent accidents. Highlighting the importance of continuous safety awareness, the General Manager urged officers to regularly counsel frontline employees, organize periodic safety drives, and reinforce best practices through inspections and close monitoring. He also directed departments to proactively identify potential safety risks and implement timely corrective measures to strengthen the overall safety framework. The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all departments and divisions to uphold the highest standards of operational safety, particularly at Level Crossing gates, while reinforcing South Coast Railway's focus on ensuring safe and efficient train operations.