Over 26% of Berths booked for Premium Superfast Sec-Vizag in one day

Hyderabad, April 7 : The South Central Railway has announced the first ever Premium superfast special on SCR on Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad sector. In view of three continuous holidays on April 18th, 19th and 20th, the first premium special will leave Secunderabad at 23:00 hrs on 17th April to reach Visakhapatnam at 08:50 hrs on 18th April.

According to the SCR, the ticket reservations were opened on 6th April for Train No. 02204 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Premium superfast special. Till 16:30 hrs of today i.e. 7th April more than 26% of the total available berths i.e. 214 out of 814 berths tickets have been booked on this train. These include 162 in Sleeper Class, 40 in AC III Tier and 12 in AC II Tier. The number of vacant berths still available is – 414 in Sleeper Class, 152 in AC III Tier and 34 in AC II Tier.

In return direction, Train No. 02203 Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad Premium superfast special will leave Visakhapatnam at 21:10 hrs on 20th April and reaches Secunderabad at 07:00 hrs on 21st April. The vacant berths available in this service as of 16:30 hrs of today are – 535 in Sleeper Class, 188 in AC III Tier and 46 in AC II Tier.

The ticket fare is based on a dynamic pricing model and the fare increases upto a set upper ceiling as the bookings increase. Only confirmed e-tickets will be issued and no waitlist is permitted. Concessions are not valid on this service.

This train stops at only two stations – Rajahmundry and Samalkot in both directions. This premium special runs at an average speed higher than that of the normal superfast trains with stoppages, thus saving precious time for the passengers. It covers a distance of 701 kms between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam in 9 hrs and 50 minutes only. Passengers are requested to utilize the facility of these premium specials during the ensuing holiday season.  INN