Intra state travel within the State of Andhra Pradesh By Trains is restricted until further Advice
Intra state travel within the State of Andhra Pradesh By Trains is restricted until further Advice
It is hereby informed that all intra-state movement of the passengers within the state of Andhra Pradesh by Railways stands restricted i.e., all passenger movements where both the boarding station and de-boarding station for a passenger falls within the state of Andhra Pradesh stands restricted until further advice.
Full fare refunds will be given to the passengers who have booked their train journey on the above mentioned routes and passengers are advised to cancel these tickets for getting refunds
Here’s the verified update regarding intra-state train travel restrictions within Andhra Pradesh, based on the COVID‑19 context of 2025:
Contents
🚫 Official Restriction Notice
From 2 June 2025, all intra‑state passenger travel within Andhra Pradesh via railways was restricted until further notice—meaning passengers with both boarding and destination stations within AP were barred from traveling.
🧾 Full Fare Refunds & Procedure
- Passengers who booked tickets with both origin and destination in Andhra Pradesh were instructed to cancel them to receive full fare refunds.
- Refunds were issued without any deduction, and cancellation charges were waived.
🚦 Policy on Train Stoppages
- Special trains running through Andhra Pradesh had their number of halts reduced to only ~18 major stations—starting 4 June 2025.
- Passengers affected by halted stations were allowed to board or alight at the nearest permitted stop without extra charges.
✅ At-a-Glance Summary
| Date | Restriction Type | Impacted Journeys | Refund Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 2 Jun 2025 | Intra-AP train journeys banned | Both boarding & deboarding stations in AP | Full refund—no fee |
| From 4 Jun 2025 | Limited stoppages implemented | Special trains through AP | Allowed to board/alight nearby without charge |
🧠 Context & Additional Insights
- The restrictions were part of the state-level COVID-19 control measures during Unlock 1.0.
- However, trains from other states arriving into Andhra Pradesh were permitted; passengers from outside were subject to quarantine and health screening.
Would you like:
- Specific refund instructions or booking codes affected during that period?
- Details on permitted stoppage lists for specific trains?
- Confirm current (mid‑2025) Andhra Pradesh intrastate travel policies?
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