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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- New Indian Express
SCR adds special trains, extra coaches to manage rush for Srivari Darshan at Tirumala
TIRUPATI: Tirupati Railway Station authorities have intensified measures to manage the summer surge in passenger traffic, particularly devotees heading to Tirumala for Srivari Darshan, by adding coaches to high-demand trains and operating special weekend services. In response, the South Central Railway (SCR) is taking proactive steps to manage the rush by attaching additional coaches to popular trains such as Narayanadri Express, Padmavathi Express, Venkatadri Express, and Rayalaseema Express, which connect Tirupati with major cities, especially Hyderabad. Speaking to TNIE, Tirupati Railway Station Director Kuppala Sathya Narayana said, 'We are monitoring the passenger traffic coming to Tirupati, especially for Srivari Darshan. Depending on the crowd and demand, we are prepared to attach extra sleeper class coaches to regularly operating trains between Tirupati and Hyderabad.' To ease congestion, SCR has introduced three special trains every weekend between Hyderabad and Tirupati, with corresponding return services. The zone has also launched special trains between Tirupati and Visakhapatnam to meet the high demand from coastal Andhra devotees. 'On normal days, Tirupati railway station handles a daily footfall of 60,000 to 80,000 passengers, but this number has seen a sharp increase during the summer vacation. We are taking all measures to ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers,' he added. Ticketing revenue at Tirupati station averages Rs 30 lakh per day and can peak at Rs 40 lakh during weekends and festival periods. Officials expect this upward trend to continue throughout June. Officials expect this upward trend to continue through June, particularly during weekends and festival dates. Tirupati railway authorities have urged passengers to plan their journeys in advance and use digital platforms for ticket booking and real-time updates. They assured that efforts are in place to provide a safe, convenient, and comfortable travel experience during the busy season.
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Hans India
TTD to improve facilities on Srivarimettu route
Tirupati: TTD Executive Officer J. Syamala Rao stated that enhanced facilities will be provided along the Srivarimettu footpath route to ensure the convenience of pilgrims walking to Tirumala for Srivari Darshan. Responding to reports of difficulties faced by pilgrims in obtaining tokens along the Srivarimettu path, the EO, accompanied by Additional EO Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary and JEO V. Veerabrahmam, conducted an inspection on Tuesday. The EO noted that pilgrims are encountering issues acquiring tokens, and there are complaints that some auto drivers are misusing TTD-provided facilities for personal gain and charging pilgrims excessive fares. He assured that TTD will take steps to address these issues and implement permanent solutions for the benefit of devotees. He further mentioned that current amenities will be reviewed and improved. This includes considering an increase in the number of buses from Tirupati to the Srivarimettu footpath entrance and expanding the number of token issuance counters. Feedback from devotees will be gathered and used to develop more robust and pilgrim-friendly facilities.
Hans India
03-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Srivari darshan tokens for locals on Sunday
Tirumala: The TTD will issue tokens under the Local Darshan Quota on Sunday, May 4, as part of the darshan arrangements provided to local residents on the first Tuesday of every month. Accordingly, Srivari Darshan tokens will be issued from 5 a.m. onwards on a first-come, first-served basis—at the Mahathi Auditorium counters for Tirupati residents, and at the Balaji Nagar Community Hall for Tirumala residents. Local devotees from Tirupati Urban, Tirupati Rural, Chandragiri, and Renigunta mandals are requested to present their Aadhaar card and collect tokens at these locations on Sunday.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Hans India
TTD to alter VIP break darshans from May 1
Tirumala: With the advent of summer vacation rush which has already commenced in Tirumala, TTD is set to implement several key decisions from May 01 onwards. As a part of giving priority to the common devotees coming for Srivari Darshan during the peak summer vacation, TTD has restricted the VIP break darshan only to protocol VIPs (Self) who come for Srivari Darshan from May 01 to July 15. Similarly, from May 01 onwards, on an experimental basis, the VIP break darshans will be implemented at 6 am for the self-protocol VIPs who come for the Darshan of Sri Venkateswara Swamy.
