Sankranti Special Trains From Visakhapatnam To Vijayawada 2025
Visakhapatnam – Vijayawada – Visakhapatnam Double Decker Special Trains (04 services):
Train No. 08525 Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada Special Train will depart Visakhapatnam at 05.45 hrs on 12th & 19th January, 2025 and arrive Vijayawada at 11.15 hrs on the same day.
In the return direction, 08526 Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam Special Train will depart Vijayawada at 17.30 hrs on 12th & 19th January, 2020 and arrive Visakhapatnam at 23.00 hrs on the same day.
Enroute, these special trains will stop at Duvvada, Anakapalli, Tuni, Samalkot, Rajahmundry and Eluru stations in both the directions.
These special trains will consist of AC Chair Car Coaches.
Here’s the latest official information on Sankranti Special Train services between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada during the Sankranti festival in January 2025, operated by South Central Railway (SCR):
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Visakhapatnam ↔ Vijayawada Sankranti Specials
1. Jansadharan Unreserved Specials (Charlapalli–Vizag)
- SCR ran unreserved general coaches between Charlapalli and Visakhapatnam to manage the Sankranti rush from 11 to 17 January 2025
- Typical schedule:
- Train 08534: Charlapalli → Visakhapatnam on 11, 13, 16 & 18 Jan — departs ~00:30, arrives ~14:20.
- Train 08533: Visakhapatnam → Charlapalli on 10, 12, 15 & 17 Jan — departs ~09:45, arrives ~22:30.
- Additional services 08538 and 08537 ran on alternating dates, offering same-day overnight options
- Stops included: Duvvada, Anakapalli, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, and several minor stations
These trains served the entire route via Vijayawada as part of their multi-stop schedule.
2. Additional Special Trains via Charlapalli–Vizag Corridor
- SCR also operated 26 extra special trains from Visakhapatnam to Charlapalli during Sankranti (10–18 Jan), some of which passed through Vijayawada corridor
- These included services like 08509/08510 and 08551/08552 on 18–20 January, featuring reserved coaches across classes (Sleeper / 3AC / 2AC-EC)
- Prominent among these were:
- 08509: Visakhapatnam → Charlapalli on 18 Jan.
- 08510: Return journey on 19 Jan.
- 08551/08552: Running on both 19 and 20 Jan, with full halts at regional stations like Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, and others
- Vijayawada division saw 90 originating special trains during Sankranti, including many services to/from Visakhapatnam and beyond
3. Vande Bharat Express Coach Augmentation
- The regular Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express (20833/20834) was upgraded to 20 coaches (18 chair cars + 2 executive) starting 11–12 January 2025 to manage the heavy Sankranti demand
Summary Table
| Train Type / No. | Route | Dates | Coach Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jansadharan (08533/34/37/38) | Charlapalli ↔ Vizag | Jan 10–18 | General (Unreserved) | Via Vijayawada corridor |
| Specials (08509/10/51/52) | Vizag ↔ Charlapalli | Jan 18–20 | Sleeper/3AC/2AC-EC/Gen | Stops: Vijayawada, Rajahmundry |
| Vande Bharat (20833/20834) | Secunderabad ↔ Vizag | Running daily | Executive + Chair Car | Upgraded to 20 coaches |
Key Takeaways
- No dedicated reserved-category special specifically between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, but corridor-connected services included Vijayawada.
- Jansadharan unreserved specials provided accessible travel via Vijayawada on unreserved coach basis.
- Reserved services like 08509/10/51/52 traversed the full corridor, stopping at major stations including Vijayawada.
- The Vande Bharat Express route saw capacity boost to handle peak-floor demand during Sankranti.
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