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Last Updated:June 19, 2026, 15:32 IST
Kacheguda-Murudeshwar Express has been extended to Kumta, bringing Hyderabad travellers closer to Gokarna. The move is set to make pilgrimages and coastal getaways more convenient
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A direct train service connecting Hyderabad with coastal Karnataka has received a major boost. According to South Central Railway, the Kacheguda-Murudeshwar Express has now been extended up to Kumta by Konkan Railway. Since Gokarna is less than an hour away from Kumta by road, the extension is expected to make travel easier for pilgrims and tourists heading to the popular temple town.
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