Special trains and buses ease festival rush in Visakhapatnam

VISAKHAPATNAM: With the onset of the Dasara holidays, agency areas are witnessing a surge in tourist footfall. To cater to the increased demand, Waltair Division of East Coast Railways has taken a proactive step by introducing special train services between Visakhapatnam and Araku.

The special train, Vizag-Araku Special Express (08525), will depart from Vizag at 8.30 am daily from October 23 to 31, reaching Araku at 11.45 am. In the return journey, Araku-Vizag Special Express (08526), will leave Araku at 2 pm and arrive in Vizag at 6 pm. These trains will make stops at Simhachalam, Kottavalasa, Shrungavarapukota, and the famous Borra Caves, enhancing connectivity and accessibility for tourists.