First Regular Run of Narsapur - Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam) Weekly Express | 17291 |Indian Railways

Welcome to the *Historic First Regular Run* of **17291 Narsapur – Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam) Weekly Express**, a landmark moment in South Coast Railway history. In this video, we capture the inaugural journey of this long-awaited weekly express after its **conversion from a Special Train into a Regular Express service**, effective **1 July 2026**. This regularisation marks a major milestone for passengers travelling between the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh and the sacred temple town of *Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam)* in Tamil Nadu. The train provides direct connectivity for thousands of pilgrims visiting the famous **Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple**, along with students, business travellers and tourists. --- 🗓️ Regularisation & History 🔹 *The Name:* The train connects **Narsapur**, one of Andhra Pradesh's important coastal towns, with the holy town of **Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam)**, home to the world-famous Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple. 🔹 *Special Train Era:* The service was initially introduced as a special train to meet the growing demand for direct rail connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. 🔹 *Growing Popularity:* Due to consistently high patronage, especially from pilgrims travelling for *Pournami Girivalam* and **Karthigai Deepam**, Indian Railways decided to regularise the service. 🔹 *Historic Milestone (1 July 2026):* From **1 July 2026**, the train officially became **17291/17292 Narsapur – Tiruvannamalai Weekly Express**, providing permanent weekly connectivity between the two states. --- 🚆 Train Information 🔹 *Train No.:* 17291 (Narsapur → Tiruvannamalai) 🔹 *Return Service:* 17292 (Tiruvannamalai → Narsapur) 🔹 *Zone:* South Coast Railway (SCoR) 🔹 *Frequency:* Weekly 🔹 *Departure:* Narsapur (NS) – *01:00 PM* 🔹 *Arrival:* Tiruvannamalai (TNM) – *04:55 AM (Next Day)* 🔹 *Journey Time:* *15 Hours 55 Minutes* 🔹 *Distance Covered:* *722 km* --- 🛤️ Route & Major Halts The train connects Coastal Andhra with Rayalaseema and Northern Tamil Nadu through important railway junctions. ▪️ Narsapur (NS) ▪️ Palakollu (PKO) ▪️ Viravasaram (VVM) ▪️ Bhimavaram Junction (BVRM) ▪️ Bhimavaram Town (BVRT) ▪️ Akividu (AKVD) ▪️ Kaikaluru (KKLR) ▪️ Gudivada Junction (GDV) ▪️ Vijayawada Junction (BZA) ▪️ Tenali Junction (TEL) ▪️ Bapatla (BPP) ▪️ Chirala (CLX) ▪️ Ongole (OGL) ▪️ Nellore (NLR) ▪️ Renigunta Junction (RU) ▪️ Tirupati (TPTY) ▪️ Chittoor (CTO) ▪️ Katpadi Junction (KPD) ▪️ Vellore Cantonment (VLR) ▪️ Tiruvannamalai (TNM) --- 🎟️ Travel Classes Passengers can travel in the following reserved classes: 🔹 AC 2 Tier (2A) 🔹 AC 3 Tier (3A) 🔹 Sleeper Class (SL) --- 💺 Ticket Fares (Approx. Narsapur → Tiruvannamalai) 🔹 AC 2 Tier (2A) – *₹1,530* 🔹 AC 3 Tier (3A) – *₹1,075* 🔹 Sleeper Class (SL) – *₹410* (Fares may vary slightly depending on IRCTC pricing, concessions and booking date.) --- ⚙️ Performance & Traction 🔹 *Average Speed:* Around *45 km/h* 🔹 *Maximum Permissible Speed:* Up to *110 km/h* on suitable sections 🔹 *Traction:* Hauled end-to-end by an electric locomotive, typically *WAP-7* or **WAP-4**, depending on operational availability. 🔹 *Pantry Car:* Not available. 🔹 *Food:* IRCTC E-Catering and station vendors are available at major stations such as Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore and Renigunta. --- ⭐ Why This Train is Special ✅ Converted from Special Train to Regular Express ✅ Permanent weekly connectivity between Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu ✅ Direct train for Arunachaleswarar Temple pilgrims ✅ Convenient overnight journey ✅ Connects major commercial and pilgrimage centres ✅ A significant addition to South Coast Railway's regular network --- If you enjoyed witnessing the **First Regular Run of 17291 Narsapur – Tiruvannamalai (Arunachalam) Weekly Express**, don't forget to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment if you'll be travelling on this historic service 🔔 Subscribe for more First Runs, Train Inaugurations, Rail Vlogs and Indian Railways updates! 📸 Instagram:   / get_railified   #17291 #17292 #Narsapur #Tiruvannamalai #Arunachalam #Arunachaleswarar #FirstRegularRun #SpecialToRegular #IndianRailways #SouthCoastRailway #SCoR #Railfan #TrainSpotting #RailVlog #GetRailified