SCR to run ‘Premium’ Spl Trains between Sec’Bad- New Delhi

Hyderabad, April 12 : The South Central Railway will run ‘Premium’ Special trains between Secunderabad and New Delhi in order to clear extra rush of passengers during the summer season. These Premium special trains are the second such service on SCR, the first being the Premium special trains between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam announced earlier.

Accordingly, Premium Special from Secunderabad to New Delhi (Train No. 02723) will depart Secunderabad on 25th April at 10:10 hrs and arrive New Delhi at 13:10 hrs on the next day.

In the return direction, the Premium Special from New Delhi to Secunderabad (Train No. 02724) will depart New Delhi on 26th April at 19:05 hrs and arrive Secunderabad at 22:05 hrs on the next day.

These trains will have only five stoppages Enroute in both the directions – Ramagundam, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi and Agra. The train consists of 15 coaches viz., one AC II Tier, three AC III Tier, eight Sleeper Class, two Luggage cum Brake Van and one Pantry Car.

The fare structure for this Premium Special Train is variable and follows a dynamic pricing model. The fare will also include catering charges. Reservations, available only through IRCTC’s portal on internet will commence from 08:00 hrs of 13th April (Sunday).

‘Premium’ special train is a reserved service aimed to meet the heavy demand for Rail travel during busy season on popular routes. It is primarily targeted at that segment of passengers, who are willing to pay premium fare for confirmed berths at the time of booking itself availing enhanced standards of service.  INN