Special train between Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin
Special train between Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin
Special train between Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin (Train No. 02803 / 02804) time table, route, frequency and fare
Train No. 02803 / 02804 Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Bi- Weekly festival Special Trains
Train No. 02803 Visakhapatnam–H.Nizamuddin Bi- weekly festival Special Train will depart Visakhapatnam at 08.20 hrs on Monday and Fridays and arrive H.Nizamuddin at 17.10 hrs on Tuesday and Saturdays.
In the return direction, Train No. 02804 H.Nizamuddin -Visakhapatnam Bi-weekly festival Special Train will depart H.Nizamuddin at 05.50 hrs on Wednesday and Sundays and arrive Visakhapatnam at 17.30 hrs on the Thursday and Mondays.
These special trains will consist of AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper and Reserved Second sitting class Coaches.
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02803 from Visakhapatnam-H.Nizamuddin special train 23-10-2025 to 27-12-2025 Bi-Weekly (Fri, Mon)
Train No: 02804 from H.Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam special train 25-10-2025 29-11-2025 Bi-Weekly (Wed, Sun)
Here’s the latest verified information on special and regular train services between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM):
Contents
🚆 1. Festival / Special-Fare Services
02887 – Visakhapatnam → Hazrat Nizamuddin Special
- Runs 5 days a week: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday.
- Depart Visakhapatnam at ~09:20 AM, arrive NZM at ~06:05 PM (~1 day 8 h 45 m, ~1,919 km) with 36 stops.
02888 – Hazrat Nizamuddin → Visakhapatnam Special
- Return service on the same 5 days (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat).
- Departs NZM ~07:00 AM, arrives Visakhapatnam ~16:30 PM.
These seasonal specials are typically operated during high‑demand periods (like festivals or pilgrimages). They carry limited classes (2S, SL, 3A, 2A), have tatkal/general quotas only, no pantry, and are of low operational priority.
🚄 2. Regular Superfast Services Between VSKP & NZM
12803/12804 – Visakhapatnam Swarna Jayanti Express
- Bi‑weekly service: Departs VSKP Monday & Friday at ~08:30 AM, arriving NZM at ~17:10 PM.
- Reverse returns from NZM Sunday & Wednesday.
- Covers ~2,093 km in ~32 h 40 m via major stops like Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nagpur, Bhopal, Jhansi, Agra. Includes AC 1A, 2A, 3A, Sleeper & general, with pantry.
12807/12808 – Samata Express
- Operates 5 days a week, covering the route in ~32 h 50 m.
- Includes full classes and onboard catering.
📋 Quick Comparison Table
| Train No. | Route | Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes / Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02887 / 02888 | VSKP ↔ NZM | Festival Special Fare | 5 days/week (seasonal) | ~32 h 45–50 min | 2S, SL, 3A, 2A; tatkal/general only; no pantry |
| 12803 / 12804 | VSKP ↔ NZM (Swarna Jayanti SF) | Regular Superfast | Bi‑weekly | ~32 h 40 min | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, general; pantry available |
| 12807 / 12808 | VSKP ↔ NZM (Samata Express) | Regular Superfast | 5 days/week | ~32 h 50 min | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, general; pantry available |
✅ Recommendations
- Prefer 12803/04 (Swarna Jayanti Express) or 12807/08 (Samata Express) for guaranteed comfort, pantry facilities, and full reservation options.
- Consider 02887/88 specials only when active during festival surges—be prepared for minimal services, no pantry, and potential delays.
- Booking opens ~60 days in advance via IRCTC. Special fare trains tend to have tatkal/general quotas only.
- Track IRCTC or East Coast Railway updates in the weeks before major festivals to know if 02887/88 are scheduled.
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