What special trains are being run from Secunderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin to handle festive rush?
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Synopsis
As the festive season approaches, the South Central Railway is launching special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin from October 28 to November 4. This initiative aims to ease the expected surge of travelers, ensuring a smooth journey for passengers during this busy time. Get all the details about the special train services!
Key Takeaways
- Special trains operate from Secunderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin between October 28 and November 4.
- Trains will feature 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class, and General Coaches.
- SCR added 237 additional coaches to meet demand.
- A total of 1,010 trains were operated during the last month.
- Effective crowd management strategies were implemented at major stations.
Hyderabad, Oct 22 (NationPress) To accommodate the surge of travelers, the South Central Railway (SCR) has announced the operation of special trains between Secunderabad and Hazrat Nizamuddin from October 28 to November 4. This was revealed on Wednesday.
Train number 07081 will depart from Secunderabad to Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 28 and November 2, while train number 07082 will make the return journey on October 30 and November 4.
These special services will stop at various stations including Medchal, Kamareddi, Nizamuddin, Basar, Mudkhed, Nanded, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Malkapur, Khandwa, Itarsi, Narmadapuram, Rani Kamalapati, Bhopal, Bina, Jhansi, Gwalior, Dhaulpur, Agra Cantt, and Mathura.
The trains will feature a variety of classes including 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class Coaches.
Additionally, the SCR reported that it managed the heavy passenger traffic effectively from September 21 to October 20.
According to SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, the zone operated a total of 1,010 regular and festival special trains during the past month, marking a 47 percent increase compared to last year when only 684 special trains were in operation.
During this period, approximately 4.80 crore passengers utilized SCR services (both inward and outward) across regular express, passenger, and special trains.
To accommodate waitlisted travelers, various regular trains were supplemented with 237 additional coaches. Additional stops were introduced at stations such as Lingampalli, Hi-tech City, Charlapalli, and Malkajgiri to alleviate congestion at key terminals in Hyderabad.
The SCR also implemented crowd management and facilitation measures at major stations, establishing 26 holding areas for regulated access onto platforms across all six divisions, including Secunderabad, Charlapalli, Hyderabad, Lingampalli, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Raichur, Guntakal, Guntur, Nalgonda, Kacheguda, Nizamabad, Nanded, Aurangabad, Akola, and Purna.
Point of View
The South Central Railway's initiative to operate special trains during the festive season is a commendable effort to address the increased demand for travel. The impressive rise in train operations and the implementation of crowd management measures demonstrate a commitment to passenger satisfaction and safety.
NationPress
22/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dates for the special trains?
The special trains will operate from October 28 to November 4.
What classes of coaches will be available?
The trains will include 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class Coaches.
How many additional coaches were added?
A total of 237 additional coaches were added to various regular trains.
What measures are being taken for crowd control?
26 holding areas have been established for regulated entry onto platforms at major stations.
How many passengers were served during the last month?
Approximately 4.80 crore passengers traveled across SCR services during the past month.
