Passengers travelling between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have good news.
To meet the growing demand, the South Coast Railway has extended the operation of the Solapur–Anakapalle special trains.
The extended service will benefit passengers travelling through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
The Railways has confirmed that the train will continue to run with the same timings, stoppages, and coach composition, so passengers do not have to worry about any changes to their travel plans.
Extended Schedule of Solapur–Anakapalle Special Trains
The special train service has been extended as follows:
| Train No. | Route | Day | Extended Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01477 | Solapur – Anakapalle | Every Friday | July 17, 2026 to September 25, 2026 |
| 01478 | Anakapalle – Solapur | Every Saturday | July 18, 2026 to September 26, 2026 |
Train 01477 will continue to leave Solapur every Friday, while Train 01478 will operate from Anakapalle every Saturday during the extended period.
Major Stations on the Route
The special train will stop at several important stations in both directions, including:
Solapur Junction
Akalkot Road
Dudhani
Kalaburagi
Wadi Junction
Raichur
Manthralayam Road
Adoni
Guntakal Junction
Anantapur
Dharmavaram Junction
Kadiri
Madanapalle Road
Piler
Pakala Junction
Tirupati
Renigunta Junction
Sri Kalahasti
Nellore
Ongole
Chirala
Tenali Junction
Vijayawada Junction
Eluru
Tadepalligudem
Nidadavolu Junction
Rajahmundry
Samalkot Junction
Annavaram
Elamanchili
Anakapalle
How Will Passengers Benefit?
The extension of this special train will make travel easier for people commuting between Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
The service is especially useful for passengers travelling for work, education, medical treatment, business, and pilgrimage.
Since the train connects several major cities and smaller towns, it offers a convenient travel option across the three states.
The weekly service will also help reduce crowding on other long-distance trains and eliminate the need for multiple train changes on this busy route, making the journey more comfortable for passengers.
