Sankranti Festival Special Train between Lingampalli-Kakinada Town
Makar Sankranti Festival Special Train between Lingampalli-Kakinada Town (Train No. 07447 / 07448) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Central Railway has decided to run special train between Lingampalli-Kakinada Town-Lingampalli (Train No. 07447 / 07448)
Train No. 07447 Lingampalli-Kakinada Town special train
Train No. 07447 Lingampalli-Kakinada Town Special train will leave on 12th Jan 2025 Lingampalli at 20.50 hrs & will reach Kakinada Town at 08.55 hrs and train running time between the station 12 hour and 5 minutes.
Train No. 07448 Kakinada Town-Lingampalli special train
Similarly, Train No. 07448 Kakinada Town-Lingampalli Special train will leave on 17th Jan 2025 Kakinada Town at 20.45 hrs & will reach Lingampalli at 08.20 hrs and train running time between the station 11 hour and 35 minutes.
Lingampalli-Kakinada Town Distance between the station is 576 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 07447 from Lingampalli-Kakinada Town special train 12-01-2025
Train No: 07448 from Kakinada Town-Lingampalli special train 17-01-2025
Here’s the latest on Makar Sankranti special trains between Lingampalli (Hyderabad area) and Kakinada Town, based on South Central Railway operations:
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🚄 Sankranti Special Train: Lingampalli ↔ Kakinada Town
Train No. 07446 / 07445 – Lingampalli → Kakinada Town / Return
- This Special Fare Sankranti train (07446) operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between Dec 2025 through March 2025
- 07446 departed Lingampalli at ~18:30, arriving at Kakinada Town around 09:00 the next morning. Covers ~579 km in ≈12h 40m
- 07445 ran back from Kakinada Town at ~20:10, reaching Lingampalli at ~08:50 the following day
- Coach composition included 2A, 3A, 3E, Sleeper, and General unreserved
Alternate Sankranti Special: One‑trip 07447
- The 07447 One‑Trip Sankranti Special offered a single journey departing Lingampalli at ~19:00, reaching Kakinada Town (~576 km) by ~08:55 the next morning (~12h travel)
- Operated once during the festival window for one-way travel demand.
📊 Summary Table
| Train No. | Direction | Frequency (Jan 2025) | Departure (LPI) | Arrival (CCT) | Duration | Classes (Mixed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07446 | Lingampalli → Kakinada | Tue, Thu, Sat | ~18:30 | ~09:00 | ~12h 40m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
| 07445 | Kakinada → Lingampalli | Tue, Thu, Sat | ~20:10 | ~08:50 | ~12h 40m | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
| 07447 | Lingampalli → Kakinada | Single one‑way run | ~19:00 | ~08:55 | ~12h 05m | Likely same mix |
ℹ️ Context & Notes
- South Central Railway ran 14 Sankranti special trains in Jan 2025, including Lingampalli–Kakinada routes to manage festive passenger volume across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- The 07446/45 pair was a recurring special service; 07447 was a one‑off Sankranti trip.
- A fully AC Cocanada AC Express (12775/76) also runs tri-weekly between Lingampalli and Kakinada Town year-round—not specific to Sankranti but operating alongside these specials
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, there was a Sankranti special train 07446/07445 running twice weekly during Sankranti 2025 between Lingampalli and Kakinada Town.
- A one‑trip special 07447 also made a one-time holiday journey.
- Coaches included both reserved classes (2A, 3A, SL) and General, catering to various traveler needs.
- Need help checking if similar specials will run for Sankranti 2026, or planning bookings early? Let me know!