Sankranti Festival Special Train between Secunderabad-Kakinada Town
Makar Sankranti Festival Special Train between Secunderabad-Kakinada Town (Train No. 07436 / 07437) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Central Railway has decided to run special train between Secunderabad-Kakinada Town-Secunderabad (Train No. 07436 / 07437)
Train No. 07436 Secunderabad-Kakinada Town special train
Train No. 07436 Secunderabad-Kakinada Town Special train will leave from (Daily) Secunderabad at 20.00 hrs & will reach Kakinada Town at 05.40 hrs.
Train No. 07437 Kakinada Town-Secunderabad special train
Similarly, Train No. 07437 Kakinada Town-Secunderabad Special train will leave from (Daily) Kakinada Town at 22.15 hrs & will reach Secunderabad at 08.10 hrs
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 07436 from Secunderabad-Kakinada Town special train 08-01-2025 to 19-01-2025
Train No: 07437 from Kakinada Town-Secunderabad special train 09-01-2025 to 20-01-2025
Here’s the verified information about Sankranti Festival Special Trains between Secunderabad (and Hyderabad region) and Kakinada Town during January 2025, as operated by South Central Railway:
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🚆 Sankranti Specials: Secunderabad → Kakinada Town
Train Nos. 07078 / 07079 – Secunderabad ↔ Kakinada Town
- 07078: Secunderabad → Kakinada Town
- Operated on January 12 and 19, 2025
- Departs Secunderabad at ~10:05 AM, reaches Kakinada Town at ~19:30 the same day (~9 h 25 m journey)
- 07079: Kakinada Town → Secunderabad
- Operated on January 12 and 19, 2025
- Departs Kakinada Town at ~22:00, arrives in Secunderabad next morning at ~08:30
- Coach composition included 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and Second Sitting (2S)
📋 Summary Table
| Train Nos. | Route | Dates (Jan 2025) | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07078 | Secunderabad → Kakinada Town | Jan 12 & 19 | ~10:05 AM | ~19:30 (same day) | ~9h 25m | 2A, 3A, Sleeper, 2S |
| 07079 | Kakinada Town → Secunderabad | Jan 12 & 19 | ~22:00 (same day) | ~08:30 (next day) | ~10h 30m | Same mix |
ℹ️ Additional Context
- These trains were part of 52 Sankranti special services operated from January 6 to 19, 2025, covering multiple routes from Hyderabad region to Andhra Pradesh destinations like Kakinada, Narsapur, and Tirupati
- Other related services included:
- 07023 / 07024: Hyderabad – Kakinada Town → Hyderabad on Jan 10–11
- 07653 / 07654: Kacheguda – Kakinada Town specials on Jan 9–12
- While some services started from Charlapalli (Cherlapalli), train 07078/79 operated directly from Secunderabad Junction (SC)—making it the primary link between the Hyderabad main station and Kakinada Town during Sankranti
✅ TL;DR
- Yes, special Sankranti trains 07078/07079 connected Secunderabad ↔ Kakinada Town on January 12 & 19, 2025.
- These trains included a mix of reserved AC, Sleeper, and general seating, with daytime outbound and overnight return.
- For Sankranti 2026, similar specials are likely—with announcements typically around late December from SCR and IRCTC.
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