Railways Minister to Flag Off Kacheguda-Jodhpur Express, Inspect Kazipet Unit on July 19

Quick summary:

• Inauguration of Train Service: Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the inaugural Kacheguda-Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) daily train on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Union Minister of Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy and others will be present at the event.
• Train Details:

– Regular operations commence from July 20 (from Kacheguda) and July 22 (from Jodhpur).
– Journey time: Approx. 17-21 hours via Nizamabad, Nanded, Akola, Khandwa, itarsi, Ujjain, and Ajmer.
– Departure times: From kacheguda at 11:30 p.m., arriving in Jodhpur at 8:00 p.m.; return from Jodhpur at 10:30 p.m., arriving in Kacheguda by following day afternoon.

• Minister Activities: Mr. Vaishnaw will also attend events such as IIT-Hyderabad convocation and inspect the Kazipet Manufacturing Unit along with SCR officials during his visit.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The inauguration of the direct train service between Hyderabad’s Kacheguda station and Bhagat Ki Kothi in Jodhpur marks a significant boost to transportation connectivity between South India and Rajasthan. The route’s approval reflects growing demand for better inter-state travel options catering to regional communities like the Rajasthan diaspora living in Telangana.

This initiative potentially strengthens economic ties while improving ease of travel across cultural hubs along its route such as Ajmer and Ujjain. Additionally,ongoing inspections by Railway Ministry officials demonstrate efforts to maintain infrastructure momentum-bolstered by manufacturing expansions like kazipet rail unit development.

Efficient execution could lead to increased passenger satisfaction but ensuring timely operations amid long-duration travel logistics remains crucial for sustained success.

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