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January 17, 2026South Central Railway is proactively preparing for the Sankranti festival by introducing special trains and enhancing existing services to accommodate the surge in passenger demand. With thousands of travelers heading home to celebrate with family, these measures aim to reduce overcrowding, ease pressure on regular services, and provide a smoother, more comfortable travel experience. By adding extra trains, deploying additional staff, and improving station facilities, South Central Railway is ensuring efficient travel for passengers during this busy festive period.Introduction of 150 Additional Special TrainsAdvertisement To manage the increased travel demand, SCR has announced the launch of up to 150 special trains, specifically for the festive season. These extra trains will run on several critical routes connecting major cities, towns, and pilgrimage sites across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The trains will operate between hubs like Hyderabad and Secunderabad, providing services to popular destinations such as Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Narsapur, and Tirupati. These additional trains are designed to reduce congestion, clear waitlists, and give passengers more flexible options during the peak travel period in January.The special services aim to alleviate overcrowding and offer more convenient travel choices for passengers, particularly those who would otherwise be forced to wait for available seats on standard trains. With many routes running at full capacity, the introduction of these extra trains ensures that more people will be able to travel to their desired destinations without added stress or delay.AdvertisementSpecial Jansadharan Trains for Affordable TravelIn addition to the large-scale special trains, SCR is operating specific Jansadharan (unreserved) special trains. These trains, designed to provide an affordable and flexible travel option, will operate on key routes like Vijayawada to Visakhapatnam and Charlapalli to Kakinada Town and Tirupati. These services are scheduled to run before and after the main festival, catering to passengers who need transportation outside of peak travel days.Advertisement The Jansadharan trains will stop at several key intermediate stations, ensuring that travelers from smaller towns and villages can easily access transportation. These unreserved trains are …
