Special train between Kadapa – Visakhapatnam
Special train between Kadapa-Visakhapatnam
Tirumala Festival Special train between Kadapa-Visakhapatnam (Train No. 07487 / 07488) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Kadapa-Visakhapatnam-Kadapa (Train No. 07487 / 07488)
Train No. 07487 Kadapa-Visakhapatnam special train
Train No. 07487 Kadapa-Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Daily) Kadapa at 17.05 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 11.30 hrs and train running time between the station 18 hour and 25 minutes.
Train No. 07488 Visakhapatnam-Kadapa special train
Similarly, Train No. 07488 Visakhapatnam-Kadapa Special train will leave from (Daily) Visakhapatnam at 14.00 hrs & will reach Kadapa at 07.25 hrs and train running time between the station 17 hour and 25 minutes.
Kadapa-Visakhapatnam Distance between the station is 872 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 07487 from Kadapa-Visakhapatnam special train 21-10-2025 to 01-12-2025
Train No: 07488 from Visakhapatnam-Kadapa special train 20-10-2025 to 30-11-2025
Here’s the latest verified information regarding special-fare or AC-classified train services between Kadapa (Cuddapah, station code HX) and Visakhapatnam (VSKP):
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🚆 Special Exam / Festival Trains — Kadapa ↔ Visakhapatnam
07487 / 07488 – Tirumala Festival Special (PT)
- Train 07487 (Kadapa → Visakhapatnam): Departs at 17:45, arrives 11:30 next day
- Train 07488 (VSKP → Kadapa): Reverse run on Thursday, similar duration (~17h 45m), ~35 halts
- Classes Offered: AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), Second Seater (2S) turn0search4turn0search7
- Frequency: Shown as daily during festival/peak periods, but only operates when officially scheduled
- Coach Type: ICF/COVID-era clash special rake, dynamic composition (some runs have noted heavy delay margins) turn0search4turn0search7
These services originate as short-term festival or exam specials, sometimes operating daily in a season, but often with no long-term schedule commitment.
🚄 Regular Scheduled Train — Kadapa ↔ Visakhapatnam
17487 / 17488 – Tirumala Express
- Train 17487: Departs Kadapa at 17:40, arrives at Visakhapatnam at 11:30 next day (~17h 50m)
- Train 17488 (Return): Departs VSKP at 14:00, arrives at Kadapa at 07:25 next day (~17h 25m)
- Frequency: Runs daily, consistent schedule
- Classes Offered: AC 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper (SL), General
- Catering: On-board + e‑catering; modern LHB rake with average speed ~49 km/h turn0search0turn0search12turn0search3turn0search6
📋 At‑a‑Glance Comparison
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency | Duration | AC Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07487/88 | Kadapa ↔ VSKP | Seasonal / Festival | ~17h 45m | 2A, 3A occasionally | Irregular, low-priority specials |
| 17487/88 | Kadapa ↔ VSKP | Daily Scheduled | ~17h 25–50m | 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E | Reliable, standard AC & non‑AC |
⚠️ Travel Tips & Notes
- 07487/88 festivals or exam specials run with lowest priority and often face delays of several hours; coach quality can be inconsistent. Reddit travelers caution:
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- 17487/88 Tirumala Express is the fully scheduled and reliable option offering frequent AC travel, predictable timing, and full coach selection—including 1A and 3A economy.
✅ Recommendation
- Prefer consistent AC travel with defined schedule? Choose Train 17487 / 17488 Tirumala Express.
- Only consider 07487 / 07488 if confirmed for your travel date (e.g. exam special period) — otherwise, stick to regular services.
Let me know if you’d like a station-by-station timetable, fare details for 2A/3A classes, or availability check for your travel date!