Title - ECoR :: Two more trains in December

Visakhapatnam: Communication regarding readiness for operating the two weekly special trains to Chennai and Sainagar (Shiridi) on a daily basis, as announced earlier by the Union Railway Minister in the budget session, was received recently from the Railway Board through East Coast Railway Headquarters, said the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of East Coast Railway Waltair Division, Anil Kumar here on Monday.
Talking to Bay News this morning, he said that Train No. 22801 / 22802 from Visakhaptnam to Sainagar (Shiridi) and back and Train No. 22869 / 22870 from Visakhaptnam to Chennai and back are likely to be regularised by the second week of December. Both the rakes would each have 14 to 16 coaches —one second and third AC, six sleeper, two SLRs and four general coaches. Once the rakes arrive, the dates would be annouced to the public so that reservations can be done by the passengers. However, the inaugural run of both the trains are being planned at one time for a Sunday, subject to the final instructions from the headquarters. However, final date of inauguration of trains and Chief Guest and other distinguished guests is awaited from the Railway Board through ECoR Headquarters.