Railways approve new tri-weekly Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express via Vijayawada
On 28 September 2026 Indian Railways approved a new tri-weekly train between Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada on South Coast Railway, covering 499 km in Andhra Pradesh.
Summary
The train links coastal and central Andhra Pradesh with stops including Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Markapur Road, Giddalur, Nandyal and Dhone. The Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express runs on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and the return service on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Key facts
- Route
- Machilipatnam–Kurnool City via Vijayawada, 499 km
- Zone
- South Coast Railway
- Frequency
- Tri-weekly
- Key stops
- Gudivada, Vijayawada, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Markapur Road, Giddalur, Nandyal, Dhone
- Approved
- 28 September 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Q1
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The new tri-weekly express approved on 28 September 2026 connects Kurnool City with which coastal town of Andhra Pradesh via Vijayawada?
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Correct answer: B — Machilipatnam
The Machilipatnam–Kurnool City Express runs 499 km via Vijayawada on South Coast Railway.