Senior railway trade union leader and Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee (DRUCC) member Chalasani Gandhi has urged the South Coast Railway (SCoR) administration to improve passenger services and infrastructure across North Andhra.

In a representation submitted to the SCoR General Manager, Gandhi highlighted the heavy passenger rush during festivals and peak tourist seasons. He called for adequate special trains, increased frequency on high-demand routes and the operation of trains with the maximum permissible 24 coaches wherever required. India Live

He also sought dedicated overnight services connecting Visakhapatnam with Vijayawada, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Better rail connectivity to pilgrimage destinations such as Ayodhya, Varanasi and Prayagraj was also requested.

The memorandum further called for more frequent services on the Visakhapatnam–Ichchapuram and Visakhapatnam–Rajamahendravaram sections, along with improved passenger amenities at railway stations across the region. Gandhi also stressed the need for regular consultations with passenger associations, elected representatives and railway users’ committees to assess changing passenger demand. The Coastal Times

The demand comes as South Coast Railway is already making arrangements for increased festive-season passenger traffic, including special trains and additional coaches on selected services.