Summer Special Train Tirupati-Vijayapura-Tirupati
Summer Special Train Tirupati-Vijayapura-Tirupati
Tirupati-Vijayapura-Tirupati
To clear the extra rush of passengers during the summer, South Central Railway has decided to run Train No. 07697 / 07698 Tirupati – Vijayapura – Tirupati Summer Express Special one trip only. The details of timings and stoppages are as follow:-
Train No. 07697 Tirupati – Vijayapura Summer Express Special will depart from Tirupati at 09.40 AM on 09.04.2025 (Saturday) and arrive Vijayapura at 11.30 PMon the same day.
In return direction, Train No. 07698Vijayapura – Tirupati Summer Express Special will depart from Vijayapura at 05.00 AM on 10.04.2025 (Sunday) and arrive Tirupati at 06.30 PM on the same day.
Coach Composition:- TWO AC-3 tier Coaches, THIRTEEN Second Class Sleeper Coaches, THREE General Second Class coaches, TWO Second Class Luggage cum Brake-Vans (Total 20 Coaches).
The fare of this special train will be @ 1.3 times rate.
For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in.
It appears that Indian Railways did not operate any direct “Summer Special” train between Tirupati and Vijayapura (Bijapur) during the 2025 peak travel season.
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🚫 No Direct Summer Special Service (Tirupati–Vijayapura–Tirupati)
- No train numbered or officially listed as a Tirupati–Vijayapura/Tirupati Summer Special in Summer Special schedules or official sources for 2025.
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⚠️ Background: Past Services & Regular Options
🔹 07697 / 07698 Tirupati–Vijayapura Special Fare Special
- Operated in 2025–2025 as a special fare holiday train.
- 07697 (Tirupati → Vijayapura): Departed around 09:40, arriving ~23:30 the same day (~13 h 50 min).
- Ran once weekly (Saturday) and used an ICF rake with reserved coaches.
- Return leg (07698) operated similarly on Sundays.
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- Not listed in any summer special train list for 2025.
🔹 Current Regular Trains
- Narayanadri Express (12733/12734): Daily service between Tirupati–Lingampalli/Tirupati Main, does not extend to Vijayapura.
([turn0search25]) - Vijayapura passenger specials (e.g. 07664, 06919) run locally within Karnataka—currently not connected to Tirupati origin.
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✅ Summary Table
| Route | Train No. | Service Type | Operated in 2025? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirupati → Vijayapura → Tirupati | — | Summer Special | ❌ | No service listed or confirmed |
| Tirupati → Vijayapura | 07697 / 07698 | Special Fare (2025–23) | ❌ in 2025 | Discontinued or not repeated |
| Vijayapura local routes | 06919, 07664 | Unreserved passenger specials | Regular (Karnataka zone) | Not linked to TPTY |
| Tirupati → Bengaluru/Mysuru | 17423 / 17424 | Weekly Express (from July 2025) | ✅ Planned | Operated from July; not to Vijayapura |
🔍 Recommendation & Alternatives
- Since no direct Tirupati–Vijayapura Summer Special exists in 2025, these are alternative options:
- Check IRCTC or Southern Railway announcements for any festival specials or temporary links during summer months.
- For pilgrimage or leisure travel, use Narayanadri Express or regular long-distance trains to Bengaluru or Mysuru, then onward by road or local Karnataka train services (e.g. Vijayapura Express).
- Consider booking 07697/07698 if it gets reactivated in future seasons—it offered a daytime reserved connection previously.
Would you like help finding the best regular train routes from Tirupati to Vijayapura via connections, timetable alternatives, fare estimates, or local segment passenger services? Let me know—I’d be glad to assist planning your itinerary!