Hyderabad, Jan. 23 -- A new Amrit Bharat 2.0 Express connecting Cherlapalli in Telangana with Thiruvananthapuram North in Kerala will be flagged off on Friday, January 23.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the weekly train service virtually from Thiruvananthapuram.

The Cherlapalli-Thiruvananthapuram North-Cherlapalli Amrit Bharat Weekly Express is aimed at improving long-distance rail connectivity between Telangana and Kerala. The train is part of the Indian Railways' Amrit Bharat initiative, which focuses on providing affordable travel options with upgraded passenger amenities.

According to officials, the train will operate as a superfast service and will primarily cater to long-distance passengers.

It will consist of eigh...