Vizag Buzz: Railway Upgrades, Train Fire Alert, and Slum Housing Push on Dec 29
Visakhapatnam buzzed with key updates on December 29, 2025, blending infrastructure wins, a shocking rail tragedy, and welfare promises. A surprise railway inspection sparked service boosts for holiday travelers, while Minister P Narayana's slum visit signaled housing hope. Yet, a deadly train fire near the city cast a shadow, underscoring safety needs amid Vizag's growth spurt.
Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra's unannounced tour of Visakhapatnam station honed in on cleanliness, security, and amenities, prompting immediate additions like an extra coach on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul passenger train from December 29 to January 20, plus a special train that day and enhanced returns starting December 30. These moves ease peak-season pressures effectively. Complementing this, Vizag Airport boasted 81.52% flight punctuality through November, managing 19,136 domestic and 654 international flights despite delays, with IndiaOne Air leading at 90.86% on-time performance
In Velampeta slum near Purna Market, Minister P Narayana engaged residents on their hardships and committed to a swift housing scheme, vowing to construct and distribute homes rapidly as part of urban renewal. Tragically, early that morning, two AC coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express ignited near Yelamanchili, 66 km from Vizag, claiming one life among 158 passengers who escaped; the blaze snarled routes like Puri-Tirupati, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
Vizag's day reflects a city in motion—rail and air upgrades promise smoother travel, welfare steps foster inclusion, but the fire incident calls for tighter safety protocols. These stories from vizagupdates.in capture the port city's resilient spirit heading into the new year.
