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Special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT

Special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT (Train No. 02857 / 02858) time table, route, frequency and fare

For the convenience of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special train between Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam (Train No. 02857 / 02858)

Train No. 02857 Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT special train

Train No. 02857 Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Visakhapatnam at 09.00 hrs & will reach Mumbai LTT at 13.35 hrs and train running time between the station 28 hour and 35 minutes.

Train No. 02858 Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam special train

Similarly, Train No. 02858 Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Every Tuesday) Mumbai LTT at 00.15 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 05.20 hrs and train running time between the station 29 hour and 5 minutes.

Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT Distance between the station is 1417 Kilometer

Date of Commencement of Service:

Train No. 02857 from Visakhapatnam-Mumbai LTT special train 25-10-2025 to 29-11-2025

Train No: 02858 from Mumbai LTT -Visakhapatnam special train 27-10-2025 to 01-12-2025

Here is the most current and reliable information about special-fare or AC-tagged train services between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT):

🚆 1. Visakhapatnam–Mumbai LTT Special (Train No. 08519 / Return 08520)

  • Operates daily using a special-fare reserved rake designated as 08519 (VSKP → LTT) and 08520 (LTT → VSKP) turn0search1turn0search9
  • 08519:
    • Departs Visakhapatnam at ~23:20
    • Arrives LTT at ~04:15 two nights later (journey ~28 h 55 min over ~1,495 km)
  • 08520:
    • Departs LTT at ~06:55
    • Arrives VSKP at ~10:40 next day (journey ~27 h 45 min)
  • Includes 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and 2S classes—fully reserved, mixed rake turn0search1turn0search9
  • Pantry car not guaranteed; some catering on board turn0search4turn0search0

⚠️ Important: This is a low-priority special train, prone to significant delays (sometimes 10–24 hours), as per passenger reports on Reddit turn0reddit17turn0reddit14.

🚄 2. Regular Scheduled Option: 18519 / 18520 – Visakhapatnam–Mumbai LTT Express

  • Operates daily and provides a stable, scheduled option turn0search12turn0search8
  • Train 18519:
    • Departs VSKP at ~23:20 (via Vijayawada)
    • Arrives LTT around 04:15 two days later (~28–29 h over ~1,498 km)
    • Offers 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, and 2S, with pantry/e-catering available turn0search12turn0search3turn0search8

This train travels via Vijayawada, uses LHB coaches, and offers better reliability than numbered special trains.

📋 Summary Table

Train No. Type Frequency Dep (VSKP) Arr (LTT) Duration Classes
08519/20 Special-fare via Vijayawada Daily 23:20 / ~06:55 ~04:15 / ~10:40 ~28–29h 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S
18519/20 Scheduled Daily Express Daily ~23:20 / ~06:55 ~04:15 / ~10:40 ~28–29h 1A, 2A, 3A, SL, 2S

✅ Recommendation

  • Prefer the scheduled 18519/20 Express for consistent timings, onboard catering, and greater reliability.
  • Avoid 08519/20 specials, as they often face significant delays and lack guaranteed services.

💡 Passenger Insight

Long-time travelers caution:

“Special trains are always late… expect delays of 10–12 hours or more.” turn0reddit17turn0reddit14

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