More than a year after its completion, Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Baiyappanahalli will begin functioning in two months, with officials preparing the inauguration of the Rs 315-crore facility.
In a letter dated March 31, senior officials have approved a tentative list of six pairs of trains that will be shifted to the terminal.
While the letter does not mention the date of the inauguration, the reference to the inaugural special train means it is not too far away.
“An inaugural special train (from the terminal) to Vishakhapatnam consisting of 18 LHB coaches is tentatively planned with open timings. As agreed by the CPTM/E.Co.R, new coaches will be provided by E.Co.Railway (East Coast Railway) for the inaugural run. Further, a regular weekly service is likely to commence from April 11, 2022,” the letter states.
