Special train between Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad
Special train between Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad
Special train between Vishakhapatnam-Secunderabad (Train No. 02783 / 02784) time table, route, frequency and fare
South Central Railway special train between Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad
For the convenience of passengers, SCR has decided to run special train between Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad
Train No. 02783 Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad special train
Train No. 02783 Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad Special train will leave from (Every Sunday) Vishakhapatnam at 18.55 hrs & will reach Secunderabad at 07.40 hrs and train running time between the station 12h and 45minutes.
Train No. 02784 Secunderabad-Vishakhapatnam special train
Similarly, Train No. 02784 Secunderabad-Vishakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Every Saturday) Secunderabad at 17.50 hrs & will reach Vishakhapatnam Jn at 06.50 hrs and train running time between the station 13h and 0minutes.
Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad Distance between the station is 663 Kilometer
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02783 from Vishakhapatnam – Secunderabad special train will commence from 18-10-2025
Train No: 02784 from Secunderabad – Vishakhapatnam special train will commence from 17-10-2025
Enroute, these special trains will stop at Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Anakapalli and Duvvada stations in both the directions.
These special trains will consist of AC First Class, II Tier AC, III Tier AC Coaches.
Here’s the latest verified information about the AC‑tagged/AC-special trains between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Secunderabad (SC):
Contents
🚂 1. Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad Special Fare Trains
07098 / 07097 – VSKP ↔ SC Special Express
- 07098 (VSKP → SC) runs weekly on Mondays
- Departs Vishakhapatnam at 19:50, arrives Secunderabad at ~11:15 AM next day
- Duration: ~15 h 25 m over ~663 km; about 15 halts via Vijayawada, Guntur, Nalgonda, etc. turn0search4turn0search5turn0search10
- 07097 (SC → VSKP) is the corresponding return service.
- Classes offered: Mixed reserve: AC 1A, AC 2A, AC 3A, Sleeper (SL) — not purely AC. turn0search4turn0search5turn0search1
⚠️ These “0-series” specials are seasonal and low‑priority, prone to delays or cancellations and offering minimal amenities. Travel communities caution:
“Special trains run on ‘best effort’… delayed by 6–12 hours or more.” turn0reddit20turn0reddit23
🚄 2. Reliable Regular AC Options (Recommended)
20833 / 20834 – Vande Bharat Express
- AC Chair Car + Executive Chair; fully AC service
- Journey in ~8 h 30 m, covering ~700 km
- Operates six days a week (no service on Sunday as of Dec 2024). turn0search16turn0search17
22203 / 22204 – Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad Duronto Express
- Tri-weekly, fully AC (1A, 2A, 3A)
- Fastest on this corridor at ~10 h 30 m; halts only at Guntur and Vijayawada
- No pantry car (e‑catering available) turn0search15
12739 / 12740 – Garib Rath Express
- Daily AC 3-tier economy train
- Covers the route in ~11 h 15 m with LHB rake and premium AC comfort at budget cost turn0search14
12783 /12784 – Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad AC Superfast Express
- Weekly train
- Offers AC 1A, 2A, 3A; journey time ~12 h 15 m, LHB coach, e‑catering available turn0search18
📋 Overview Table
| Train No. | Type | Frequency | Duration | Classes | Catering |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07098/97 | AC Special (Low priority) | Weekly (Mon) | ~15 h 25 m | 1A, 2A, 3A, SL | ❌ No pantry (e‑catering only) |
| 20833/34 | Vande Bharat Express | 6 days/week | ~8 h 30 m | AC Chair + Executive | ✅ Onboard included |
| 22203/04 | Duronto Express | Tri‑weekly | ~10 h 30 m | 1A, 2A, 3A | ❌ No pantry (e‑catering) |
| 12739/40 | Garib Rath Express | Daily | ~11 h 15 m | AC 3A only | ✅ Included or e‑catering |
| 12783/84 | AC Superfast Express | Weekly | ~12 h 15 m | 1A, 2A, 3A | ✅ e‑catering available |
✅ Recommendation
- Avoid special-fare train 07098/97 unless necessary—it’s seasonal, slower, and unreliable.
- Best regular options:
- 20833/20834 Vande Bharat Express for fastest travel in fully AC seating.
- 22203/04 Duronto Express for fast fully AC travel with class flexibility.
- 12739/40 Garib Rath for budget AC sleeper option with daily frequency.
Would you like:
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