Special train between Visakhapatnam – Mumbai LTT
Special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT
Special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 02857 / 02858) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam (Train No. 02857 / 02858)
Train No. 02857 Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT special train
Train No. 02857 Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Visakhapatnam at 09.00 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 13.35 hrs and train running time between the station 28 hour and 35 minutes.
Train No. 02858 Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam special train
Similarly, Train No. 02858 Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Mumbai LTT at 00.15 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 05.20 hrs and train running time between the station 29 hour and 5 minutes.
Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT Distance between the station is 1417 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02857 from Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025
Train No: 02858 from Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam special train 27-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Here is the most current and reliable information about special-fare or AC-tagged train services between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT):
Contents
🚆 1. Visakhapatnam–Mumbai LTT Special (Train No. 08519 / Return 08520)
- Operates daily using a special-fare reserved rake designated as 08519 (VSKP → LTT) and 08520 (LTT → VSKP) turn0search1turn0search9
- 08519:
- Departs Visakhapatnam at ~23:20
- Arrives LTT at ~04:15 two nights later (journey ~28 h 55 min over ~1,495 km)
- 08520:
- Departs LTT at ~06:55
- Arrives VSKP at ~10:40 next day (journey ~27 h 45 min)
- Includes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and 2S classes—fully reserved, mixed rake turn0search1turn0search9
- Pantry car not guaranteed; some catering on board turn0search4turn0search0
⚠️ Important: This is a low-priority special train, prone to significant delays (sometimes 10–24 hours), as per passenger reports on Reddit turn0reddit17turn0reddit14.
🚄 2. Regular Scheduled Option: 18519 / 18520 – Visakhapatnam–Mumbai LTT Express
- Operates daily and provides a stable, scheduled option turn0search12turn0search8
- Train 18519:
- Departs VSKP at ~23:20 (via Vijayawada)
- Arrives LTT around 04:15 two days later (~28–29 h over ~1,498 km)
- Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and 2S, with pantry/e-catering available turn0search12turn0search3turn0search8
This train travels via Vijayawada, uses LHB coaches, and offers better reliability than numbered special trains.
📋 Summary Table
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Dep (VSKP) | Arr (LTT) | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08519/20 | Special-fare via Vijayawada | Daily | 23:20 / ~06:55 | ~04:15 / ~10:40 | ~28–29h | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
| 18519/20 | Scheduled Daily Express | Daily | ~23:20 / ~06:55 | ~04:15 / ~10:40 | ~28–29h | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S |
✅ Recommendation
- Prefer the scheduled 18519/20 Express for consistent timings, onboard catering, and greater reliability.
- Avoid 08519/20 specials, as they often face significant delays and lack guaranteed services.
💡 Passenger Insight
Long-time travelers caution:
“Special trains are always late… expect delays of 10–12 hours or more.” turn0reddit17turn0reddit14
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