Extra Vistadome coach on Vizag-Araku train from October 13 to 20 for Dasara rush
The South Coast Railway is adding an extra Vistadome coach to the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train from October 13 to 20 to accommodate holiday travelers. The coach features glass roofs and rotating seats to enhance sightseeing through the Eastern Ghats.
Why it matters
This highlights infrastructure adjustments made by regional transport authorities to manage seasonal tourism demand.
The South Coast Railway (SCoR) on Monday (October 12, 2026) announced that an additional Vistadome coach would be attached temporarily to Train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger, popularly known as the Araku train, to cater to heavy holiday traffic through the Eastern Ghats. The glass-domed coach will be attached to the service from October 13 to 20, 2026, to accommodate the rush of travellers during the Dasara festival season.
Railway officials said the route, which winds through forests, deep valleys and 84 tunnels and past the waterfalls of the Borra Caves and Araku Valley region, was a major draw for tourists and locals alike. The extra Vistadome coach is expected to clear waiting lists and allow more holidaymakers to enjoy views along the Kothavalasa-Kirandul (KK) line. Passengers have been asked to use the service and plan their journeys in advance.
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