Sankranti Special Trains From Secunderabad To Visakhapatnam 2025
Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam Special Trains (04 services):
Train No. 08523 Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad Special Train will depart Visakhapatnam at 15.30 hrs on 12th & 19th January, 2025 and arrive Secunderabad at 04.00 hrs on the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 08524 Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam Special Train will depart Secunderabad at 16.35 hrs on 13th & 20th January, 2025 and arrive Visakhapatnam at 04.50 hrs on the next day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop at Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Rayanapadu, Khammam and Warangal stations in both the directions.
These special trains will consist of AC II Tier, AC III Tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class Coaches.
Here’s the latest official overview of Sankranti Special Trains between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam in January 2025:
Key Train Services on This Route
1. Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Sankranti Special (Train No. 08506)
- Departures from Secunderabad: 12, 14 & 17 January 2025 at 7:40 PM
- Arrival at Visakhapatnam: ~8:20 AM next day
- Stops: Khammam, Warangal, Kazipet, Jangaon, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Tuni, Annavaram, Duvvada
- Coach Composition: Unreserved (General) and Sleeper class
- Duration: ~12 hrs 40 min over 695 km
2. Return Specials from Visakhapatnam (Train No. 08505)
- Departures from Vizag: 11, 13 & 16 Jan at 7:50 PM
- Arrival at Secunderabad: ~7:10 AM next day
- Stops: Mirroring the return halts (Khammam, Eluru, etc.)
3. Additional Special Trains via Charlapalli–Vishakhapatnam (08509/10/51/52)
- Operating Dates: 18–21 January 2025
- Routes: Visakhapatnam ↔ Charlapalli, stopping at Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Tuni, etc.
- Coach Types: Reserved Sleeper, AC‑3 (economy), AC‑2 and General class
- Purpose: Extra capacity to mitigate Sankranti travel rush
4. Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express (20707/20708) – Capacity Augmented
- Regular frequency: 6 days/week
- Sankranti Change: Rake expanded to 20 coaches (18 CC, 2 Executive) from 11–12 January onward
- Demand: Routinely ~130% occupancy; augmentation continues post-festival
Summary Table
| Train / Service | Dates | SRD → VSKP | VSKP → SRD | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08506 Special | 12, 14, 17 Jan | 19:40 → 08:20 | — | General & Sleeper |
| 08505 Return | 11, 13, 16 Jan | — | 19:50 → 07:10 | General & Sleeper |
| 08509/10/51/52 Specials | 18–21 Jan | ↔ via VSKP–Charlapalli | ↔ | Sleeper / 3AC / 2AC / Gen |
| Vande Bharat 20707/20708 | Jan (ongoing regular) | Regular schedule | Regular schedule | AC Chair / Executive |
Highlights & Advice
- These are limited-run Sankranti specials and require early booking, especially for reserved classes.
- No dedicated reserved-only train exclusively between Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam exists, but 08509‐08552 specials cover that sector with halts.
- The Vande Bharat Express, though not a special, saw rake augmentation due to Sankranti demand—ideal for passengers seeking higher comfort.
- Special trains (numbers starting with ‘0’) hold lower operational priority and may face delays or cancellations
Travel Tips
- Book ticket reservations early (via PRS or IRCTC) for reserved specials.
- For those traveling unreserved, consider Jansadharan-style coaches, but be mindful of crowding.
- Expect possible delays on special trains, so plan buffer time for connections.
- Boarding alternatives: Some services originate from Cherlapalli terminal, not always from the main Secunderabad station
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- Exact departure/arrival times and platform boarding info,
- Seat availability or fare comparisons,
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