Guntur–Tirupati Express is a daily express train operated by South Coast Railway of Indian Railways. It connects Guntur Junction with Tirupati, providing direct rail connectivity between the coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions.
The service was introduced in August 2022 to improve passenger connectivity between Guntur district, Nandyal, Kadapa, and Tirupati.
History
The train was inaugurated on 18 August 2022 as part of efforts to improve intra-state railway connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
The introduction of the service reduced dependence on connecting trains for passengers travelling between Guntur and Tirupati via the Nandyal–Kadapa section.
Route
The train operates between Guntur and Tirupati via Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Markapur Road, Nandyal Junction, Jammalamadugu, Proddatur, Kadapa, Rajampeta, and Renigunta Junction.
Service
The train operates daily in both directions and offers AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, sleeper class and general unreserved accommodation.
The entire route is fully electrified and is generally hauled by electric locomotives of Vijayawada division.
Developments
In 2026, Indian Railways approved plans to extend the service beyond Tirupati to Tiruchy Via Pakala Jn, Katpadi Jn, Villupuram Jn, Vriddhachalam Jn through operational integration with other South Central Railway services.
Incidents
In May 2023, a robbery incident reported aboard the train near Kadapa received media attention.
See also
Guntur Junction railway station Tirupati railway station South Coast Railway zone Palnadu Express Guntur–Rayagada Express
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