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Extra Vistadome coach added to Vizag-Araku train for Dasara travel
South Coast Railway will add an extra Vistadome coach to the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger from October 13 to 20, 2026.
The train, often called the Araku train, travels through the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh.
The temporary addition is meant to handle heavier travel during the Dasara festival season.
The route is popular with tourists and local travellers for its forests, valleys, tunnels and views near Borra Caves and Araku Valley.
Railway officials expect the extra coach to help reduce waiting lists and give more passengers a chance to travel.
Passengers have been advised to plan their journeys in advance.
South Coast Railway announced an extra Vistadome coach on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger for the Dasara travel rush.
The additional coach is scheduled to run from October 13 to 20, 2026.
The train, popularly known as the Araku train, travels through the Eastern Ghats.
Railway officials said the extra coach is expected to help clear waiting lists.
The Vistadome coach has large windows and an observation lounge for viewing the landscape.
- Who
- South Coast Railway announced the additional coach for passengers travelling on the Araku train.
- What
- An extra Vistadome coach will be attached to Train No. 58501, the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger.
- When
- October 13 to 20, 2026.
- Where
- On the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul route through the Eastern Ghats.
- Why
- To accommodate heavy holiday traffic during the Dasara festival season and help clear waiting lists.
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South Coast Railway announced that an additional Vistadome coach would be attached to the train temporarily.
The extra coach is scheduled to run on the service.
- Train number
- 58501
- Train route
- Visakhapatnam-Kirandul
- Additional coach
- Vistadome
- Service dates
- October 13–20, 2026
- Vistadome seating
- 44 reclining seats
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