SCR to run Two Premium Superfast Special Trains between Secunderabad and Kochuveli (Tiruvananthapuram) via Vijayawada for Onam – Reservations opened

South Central Railway will run two Premium Superfast Special trains between Secunderabad and Kochuveli (Tiruvananthapuram) via Vijayawada in order to clear extra rush of passengers for o­nam festival.

 

Accordingly, Train No. 07230 Secunderabad - Kochi (Kochuveli) Premium Superfast Special train will depart Secunderabad at 08:30 pm o­n 5^thSeptember, 2014 (Friday) and arrive Kochuveli (Tiruvananthapuram) at 11:00 pm o­n the next day. 

In the return direction, Train No. 07229 Kochuveli - Secunderabad Superfast Premium Special train will depart Kochuveli (Tiruvananthapuram) at 08:30 pm o­n 7^th September, 2014 (Sunday) and arrive Secunderabad at 11:15 pm o­n the next day.

These trains will have o­nly five stoppages enroute viz., Warangal, Vijayawada, Thrisur, Ernakulam and Kollam.  These trains will have 17 Coaches viz., o­ne AC II Tier, two AC III Tier, eleven Sleeper Class, o­ne Pantry Car and two Second Class Luggage cum Brake Van coaches.

Advance booking for this Premium train can be done  online through IRCTC Portal o­n internet and have commenced at 8:00 am today i.e. 24^th August, 2014.

The Unique features of ‘Premium’ train service are: 

1)   ‘Premium special train´ is a fully 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.  

2)   The fare structure for this Premium Special Train is variable and follows a dynamic pricing model. The fare will also include catering charges. 

3)   The booking of tickets can be done o­nly through IRCTC’s portal o­n internet. Tickets will not be issued manually at reservation counters. However, vacant berths available after charting will be offered at current day booking counters at the train originating stations. 

4)   Only confirmed tickets will be issued for Premium Trains. Waitlisted tickets will not be issued. There will be no refund except when the train is fully cancelled o­n railway account due to unforeseen circumstances. Adult fare shall be charged for all passengers irrespective of their age. No concession shall be applicable to this train. Ticket modifications/issue of duplicate ticket etc., is not permitted.