This is the first ever train that will be introduced on a daily basis in the perspective of TOURISM of SOUTH INDIA.... Considering the fact that there is no proper Express service covering the famous hill stations of south india, This will be the first ever Express train covering the famous hill stations in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh which attracts a lot of tourism... This service runs from Jagdalpur to Mettupalayam covering ARAKU, NAGARI HILLS(Chittor, AP), YELAGIRI(Jolarpettai), YERCAUD(Salem), COONOR(METTUPALAYAM), KOTAGIRI(METTUPALAYAM), OOTY(METTUPALAYAM)..... 1. It provides a direct connectivity to most of the tourist HILL STATIONS of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu 2. People of Andhra Pradesh gets a direct connectivity to TAMIL NADU HILL STATIONS(mainly OOTY) 3. The districts NELLORE, PRAKASAM, CHITTOR, GUNTUR, KRISHNA, WEST GODAVARI, EAST GODAVARI which didnt have direct connectivity to ARAKU can rely on this service(Also Tamil Nadu people can rely on this service to travel to...
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Operating Zone: East Coast Railway
Operating Division: Waltair
Travel time: 26hr 25 min