Nagpur: In a move that will benefit thousands of pilgrims travelling to the famous Tirupati Balaji Temple, Ministry of Railways has decided to regularise Hisar–Tirupati special train service. The train will now run as a permanent weekly express. According to railway officials, train numbers 04717/04718 Hisar–Tirupati Special will now operate as 14723/14724 Hisar–Tirupati Express, providing a regular and reliable rail link between northern India and the pilgrimage destination. The train will halt at major stations along the route including Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Bhopal, Nagpur, Ballarshah, Warangal, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur and Renigunta among others. TNN


