Akola, May 3 -- A major boost to regional rail connectivity will be marked by the formal inauguration of Train No. 17429/17430 Tirupati-Akola-Tirupati Weekly Express, which will link key regions including Vidarbha, Marathwada, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh while connecting prominent pilgrimage centres such as Aundha Nagnath, Nanded and Tirupati.

The flag-off ceremony is scheduled to take place at Akola railway station at 8 am on Sunday, May 3.

The inaugural flag-off will be conducted by Member of Parliament Anup Dhotre. The event is expected to witness the presence of several prominent public representatives and dignitaries, including MLAs Randhir Savarkar, Vasant Khandelwal, Prakash Bharsakale and Harish Pimple, along with Mayor Sharadata...