A.P. Chambers seeks Vande Bharat services to more destinations
The Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation is advocating for expanded Vande Bharat train services from Vijayawada to major cities. President Potluri Bhaskara Rao emphasized the need for improved railway connectivity to support the state's industrial growth and passenger demands. He also called for enhanced infrastructure and dedicated freight corridors to facilitate logistics and regional development.
- ▪AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao requested additional Vande Bharat trains from Vijayawada to cities like Delhi and Mumbai.
- ▪He highlighted the need for early-morning connectivity and sleeper services to long-distance destinations.
- ▪Mr. Bhaskara Rao pointed out that Andhra Pradesh is inadequately served in railway connectivity despite being a high-revenue region.
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Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) president Potluri Bhaskara Rao requested Sandip Mathur, General Manager of the newly-constituted South Coast Railway Zone, to introduce additional trains originating from Vijayawada to major destinations including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, Ahmedabad, Pune and other important cities, considering the increasing demand from the State. He sought the expansion of Vande Bharat services, including early-morning connectivity between Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, Chennai and Tirupati, besides expediting the proposed Vijayawada – Bengaluru Vande Bharat service.
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