Tejasvi Surya announces approval for new superfast train between Bengaluru-Mumbai
Bengaluru: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the introduction of a new superfast train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya announced on Saturday.
Sharing the update on X, Tejasvi Surya said, “I have good news for the people of Bengaluru and Mumbai. For the past 30 years, only one superfast train – the Udyan Express – has been connecting these two major cities, taking over 24 hours to complete the journey.”
Due to the lack of options, most passengers were forced to depend on expensive bus services or flights, making travel costly and inconvenient. Surya noted that there had been a long-standing demand from people of both cities to introduce additional train services.
“Over the past four years, I have repeatedly raised this matter in Parliament, during PAC meetings, and in discussions with the Railway Board Chairman and the Railway Minister. Today, this demand has finally been approved,” he said.
Calling it “astonishing” that two of India’s most important economic hubs had only one direct superfast train for decades, Surya revealed that Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has now decided to increase lane capacity at both Bengaluru and Mumbai railway stations.
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KKR hammer DC by eight wickets as Allen smashes unbeaten ton
New Delhi (PTI): Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, here on Friday.
Opting to bowl, KKR spinners led by Sunil Narine strangled Delhi Capitals in the middle overs on a tacky surface to restrict them to 142/8.
Pathum Nissanka struck a quick 50 (29 balls; 5x4, 3x6) but Delhi lost momentum after his dismissal, scoring just 11 runs between the 12th and 16th overs as Anukul Roy (2/31), Kartik Tyagi (2/25) and Sunil Narine (1/17) applied the brakes.
Ashutosh Sharma’s late 28-ball 39 (3x4, 3x6), gave Delhi some respite.
In reply, Allen, who came in as Impact Sub for Varun Chakravarthy, smashed 10 sixes and five fours to make it a lopsided chase as KKR sealed the win in just 14.2 overs.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals 142/8 in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Ashutosh Sharma 39; Anukul Roy 2/31, Kartik Tyagi 2/25). Kolkata Knight Riders 147/2 in 14.2 overs (Finn Allen 100 not out).
