India, Dec. 9 -- Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, Shri V. Somanna flagged off the Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Express through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, today.
The launch of the Tirupati-Sainagar Shirdi Express delivers multiple far-reaching benefits by significantly strengthening rail connectivity across four states-Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It introduces the first direct train service to Shirdi from the south coastal belt of Andhra Pradesh for devotees. By directly linking two of India's most prominent pilgrimage destinations, Tirupati and Shirdi, the service enhances convenience for pilgrims.
The new train is also expected to boost pilgrimage tourism, promote economic ac...