In response to escalating passenger demand, Indian Railways has inaugurated special superfast trains connecting the southernmost city of Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh in the northeastern region, with a convenient stopover in Visakhapatnam.
Key Points:
Train Number | Route | Departure from Kanyakumari | Arrival in Visakhapatnam | Departure from Visakhapatnam | Arrival in Dibrugarh |
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06103 | Kanyakumari to Dibrugarh | Friday, 5:25 PM | Saturday, 11:45 AM | Saturday, 12:05 PM | Monday, 8:50 PM |
06104 | Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari | Wednesday, 7:55 AM | Friday, 3:30 PM | Friday, 3:40 PM | Saturday, 9:55 PM |
Train 06103, the Kanyakumari-Dibrugarh Superfast Special, embarks from Kanyakumari every Friday at 5:25 PM, reaching Visakhapatnam the following Saturday at 11:45 AM. After a brief 20-minute halt, it proceeds to its final destination, Dibrugarh, arriving by Monday at 8:50 PM.
On the other hand, Train 06104, the Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Superfast Special, commences its journey from Dibrugarh every Wednesday at 7:55 AM, arriving in Visakhapatnam on Friday at 3:30 PM. Following a short 10-minute break, it resumes its route, reaching Kanyakumari by Saturday at 9:55 PM.
These special trains offer crucial connectivity between the southern and northeastern regions of India, with halts at major stations including Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Erode, Salem, Katpadi, Renigunta, Vijayawada, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Duvvada, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhardrak, Kharagpur, Malda City, New Jalpaiguri, and Guwahati.
The introduction of these special trains is expected to provide a comfortable and time-saving travel option for passengers commuting between Kanyakumari, Dibrugarh, and Visakhapatnam, catering to both leisure and business needs.
Note: While this news article is based on the provided information, it is advisable to verify details such as train numbers, schedules, and stoppages with official sources before planning travel.