Special Train between Okha – Tuticorin
Holi and Summer Special Train between Okha – Tuticorin (Train No. 09568 / 09567) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run Okha – Tuticorin
Train No. 09568 Okha – Tuticorin Special will depart Okha every Friday at 00.55 hrs & will reach Tuticorin at 04.45 hrs on Sunday, w.e.f. 2nd April, 2025 till further advice.
Similarly, Train No. 09567 Tuticorin – Okha Special will leave Tuticorin every Sunday at 22.00 hrs & will reach Okha at 03.35 hrs on Wednesday, w.e.f. 4th April, 2025 till further advice.
Enroute this train will halt at Dwarka, Jamnagar, Hapa, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Nadiad, Anand, Vadodara, Bharuch, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Rd, Kalyan, Pune, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Raichur, Manthralayam Rd, Adoni, Guntakal, Anantapur, Dharmavaram, Hindupur, Krishnarajapurm, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudunagar and Satur stations in both directions.
Train No. 09568 will have additional halt at Khambhaliya station and Train No. 09567 will have additional halt at Yelahanka & Kovilpatti stations.
This train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.
Here’s a detailed introduction to the Okha ↔ Tuticorin Super‑Fast Special (Vivek) train, operated seasonally by Western Railway on the long western-southern corridor:
Contents
🚆 Overview: Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Special (09568 / 09567)
- Launched as a Holi / Summer Special service, Train 09568 (Okha → Tuticorin) and 09567 (Tuticorin → Okha) commenced operations from April 2, 2021, running weekly until further notice
- Essentially, it’s a limited-runs version of the 19568/19567 Okha–Tuticorin Vivek Express, covering ~2,711 km across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
🕒 Schedule & Frequency
- 09568 Okha → Tuticorin departs Okha at 00:55 hrs (Friday) and arrives at Tuticorin around 04:30 hrs (Sunday)—total journey time ~51 h 35 m
- 09567 Tuticorin → Okha runs Sunday at ~22:00 hrs, reaching Okha by Wednesday (~03:35 hrs)
- Frequency: Weekly in each direction, with return on alternate dates.
🛤️ Route, Halts & Classes
- Major stops (~38 halts), including Dwarka, Khambhaliya, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Pune, Solapur, Gulbarga, Guntakal, Salem, Madurai, and Dindigul, before reaching Tuticorin
- Class composition: AC 2-tier (2A), AC 3-tier (3A), Sleeper (SL), and Second Seating (2S)—fully reserved COV rake (converted from DEMU stock)
- Coach type: Standard LHB coaches; two 2A coaches to be added replacing 3A Economy from March 2025 onward
📊 Snapshot Table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Train Nos. | 09568 (Okha → Tuticorin), 09567 (Reverse) |
| Frequency | Weekly (Fri & Sun departures) |
| Departure (Okha) | 00:55 hrs, Friday |
| Arrival (Tuticorin) | ~04:30 hrs, Sunday (~2 days later) |
| Journey Time | ~51 h 35 m |
| Distance | ~2,711 km |
| Halts | ~38 major stations |
| Classes | 2A, 3A, SL, 2S (reserved) |
| Coach Type | LHB rake with pantry car / e‑catering options |
🚨 Passenger Notes & Reddit Feedback
- Special trains have the lowest priority—delays of 5–12+ hours are common, especially on long routes
- Many users report frequent and unpredictable lateness, complaining “special trains… always delayed… no fix hours”
- Although reserved service, many passengers say actual onboard comfort is inferior, and delays hamper itinerary planning.
✅ Final Thoughts & Tips
- Suitable for travelers needing a reserved berth on a long corridor when no regular Vivek Express seat is available, or when demand surges during high travel periods.
- Not ideal for those requiring timely travel—limited utility due to frequent delays and longer runtime than the regular Vivek Express.
- Consider checking new 19568/67 Vivek weekly express, which runs regularly and may offer better punctuality and confirmed availability.
- For your booking, check IRCTC seat availability, and monitor live running via NTES or Where Is My Train—especially on the day of departure.
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