Sankranti Festival Special Train between Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam
Makar Sankranti Festival Special Train between Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam (Train No. 07451 / 07452) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Central Railway has decided to run special train between Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad (Train No. 07451 / 07452)
Train No. 07451 Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam special train
Train No. 07451 Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Daily) Hyderabad at 22.15 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 12.00 hrs and train running time between the station 13 hour and 45 minutes.
Train No. 07452 Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad special train
Similarly, Train No. 07452 Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad Special train will leave from (Daily) Visakhapatnam at 20.45 hrs & will reach Hyderabad at 10.50 hrs.
Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam Distance between the station is 672 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 07451 from Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam special train 09-01-2025 to 16-01-2025
Train No: 07452 from Visakhapatnam-Hyderabad special train 10-01-2021 to 17-01-2025
Here’s what I found about Sankranti Festival special trains between Hyderabad (Secunderabad) and Visakhapatnam:
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🎉 Sankranti Special Trains: Secunderabad ↔ Visakhapatnam
🚆 Special Services During Sankranti 2025
- Train Nos. 07097 / 07098 operated as Secunderabad ↔ Visakhapatnam Sankranti Special Fare Specials. These ran on Sundays and Mondays in January 2025.
- 07097: Secunderabad → Visakhapatnam
- 07098: Visakhapatnam → Secunderabad
- Typical Schedule:
- 07097: Departs SC around 16:35, arrives Visakhapatnam next morning around 04:50–06:30 (journey time ~12 hours).
- 07098: Reverse schedule running on the following day.
- These trains provided AC (2A, 3A), Sleeper, and General coaches with LHB rakes to manage festive traffic.
- South Central Railway confirmed 52 additional special trains for Sankranti travel between Jan 6–18, 2025; several routes included connections between Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Brahmapur, and other coastal cities.
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Operating Days (Jan 2025) | Departure (SC) | Arrival (VSKP) | Duration | Coach Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secunderabad → Visakhapatnam | 07097 | Sundays | ~16:35 | ~04:50–06:30 | ~12 h | 2A / 3A / Sleeper / General |
| Visakhapatnam → Secunderabad | 07098 | Mondays | ~19:50 | ~11:15 | ~12 h | Same |
ℹ️ Notes
- These special trains were seasonal and specific to Sankranti 2025; no regular weekly schedule exists outside that period.
- The regular Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam services—such as Garib Rath (12739/40 daily), Duronto (22203/22204 tri-weekly), and Vande Bharat Express (20707/20708 six days/week)—run year-round.
🧭 Tips for Future Sankranti Travel
- If planning travel around Sankranti in January 2026, monitor South Central Railway updates and IRCTC announcements from late December 2025 onward.
- Look for train numbers like 07097/07098 or 08524/08506, and keep an eye on routes flagged as Sankranti special fare.
- These specials are usually added on Sundays/Mondays or Fridays/Saturdays during peak festival periods.
- Book early, especially for AC classes, as demand spikes during Sankranti.
TL;DR 🧾
Yes—South Central Railway ran Festival special trains (07097/07098) between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam during Sankranti 2025, operating on select Sundays and Mondays, with ~12‑hour overnight journeys and reserved classes included. No confirmed schedule yet for future Sankranti periods—but likely similar pattern.
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