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SPECIAL TRAINS -VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM TATKAL BI-WEEKLY SUPER FAST EXPRESS – South Western Railway

EAST COAST RAILWAY TO CONTINUE TO RUN TATKAL SUPER FAST BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS SPECIALS BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM

EAST COAST RAILWAY TO CONTINUE TO RUN TATKAL SUPER FAST BI-WEEKLY EXPRESS SPECIALS BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM (Tr. Nos.02877/02878) FOR 02 MORE TRIPS IN EACH DIRECTION TO CLEAR EXTRA DURING PUJA FESTIVAL

East coast Railway (ECOR) has decided to continue to runBI-WEEKLY TATKAL SUPER FAST EXPRESS SPECIAL TRAINS BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM (Tr.Nos.02877/02878) for 02 more tripsin each direction, to clear extra rush during Puja festival, as per the following details:-

Accordingly, Train No.02877 VISAKHAPATNAM-KRISHNARAJAPURAM TATKAL BI-WEEKLY SUPERFAST EXPRESS SPECIAL will depart at VISAKHAPATNAM station at 19-00 hrs., on Wednesdays & Saturdays, i.e. on 03rd & 07th October, (Total: 02 Specials only) and arrive at KRISHNARAJAPURAM station at 14-00 hrs., on Sunday & Thursdays.

En route, theBi-Weekly Tatkal Superfast Express Special arrives/departs at Duvvada at 19-30/19-32 hrs; Samalkot Jn. at 21-08/21-10 hrs; Rajahmundry at 21-55/21-57 hrs; Eluru at 23-08/23-10 hrs; VIJAYAWADA at 00-45/01-00 hrs; Ongole at 02-52/02-54 hrs; Nellore at 04-10/04-12 hrs; Gudur at 05-50/05-52 hrs; Renigunta at 07-45/08-00 hrs; Katpadi at 10-15/10-20 hrs; and arrives/departs at Jolarpettai at 11-30/11-35 hrs.

In the return direction, Train No.02878 KRISHNARAJAPURAM-VISAKHAPATNAM BI-WEEKLY TATKAL SUPERFASTEXPRESS SPECIAL will depart at KRISHNARAJAPURAM station at 17-10 hrs., on Thursdays & Sundays, i.e. on 04th & 08th October,2015 (Total: 02 Specials only) and arrive at VISAKHAPATNAM station at 12-25 hrs. , on Monday & Fridays.

En route, theTatkal BI-Weekly Superfast Express Special arrives/departs atJolarpettai at 19-40/19-45 hrs.; Katpadi at 21-00/21-05 hrs; Renigunta at 23-20/23-25 hrs; Gudur at 01-05/01-07 hrs; Nellore at 01-37/01-39 hrs; Ongole at 03-20/03-22 hrs; VIJAYAWADA at 05-40/05-55 hrs; Eluru at 06-38/06-40 hrs; Rajahmundry at 08-48/08-50 hrs; Samalkot Jn. at 09-35/09-37 hrs; and arrives/departs at Duvvada at 11-58/11-55 hrs.

TheTatkalBi-Weekly Superfast ExpressSpecial will have total 11 Coaches, consisting of One AC 2-tier coach, Four AC 3-tier coaches, Four Second Class Sleeper coaches &Two Second Class luggage-cum-brake vans.

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Here’s a detailed update on the Special Train – Visakhapatnam–Krishnarajapuram Tatkal Bi-Weekly Superfast Express (Train Nos. 02877/02878):

Overview: Tatkal Bi-Weekly Superfast Express

This special Tatkal service was introduced by East Coast Railway (not South Western Railway) to manage passenger rush during peak travel periods—such as summer and festival seasons.


Initial Run: Summer Special (June 2015)

According to Press Note No. 52 (dated June 4, 2015):

  • Train No. 02877 (Visakhapatnam → Krishnarajapuram) ran bi-weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 6 to 27 June 2015 (7 trips).
    • Departure: Visakhapatnam at 19:00 hrs
    • Arrival: Krishnarajapuram at 14:50 hrs
  • Return train (No. 02878) operated from Krishnarajapuram to Visakhapatnam on Thursdays and Sundays, from 7 to 28 June (7 return trips).
    • Departure: 16:30 hrs
    • Arrival: 11:30 hrs the next day

En route stops included:
Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, and Jolarpettai.

Coach Composition (Summer run):

  • 1 × AC 2-Tier
  • 4 × AC 3-Tier
  • 4 × Sleeper Class
  • 5 × General Second Class
  • 2 × Luggage-cum-Brake Vans

Extension: Festival Run (October 2025)

Press Note No. 164 (dated September 25, 2025) extended the run during the Durga Puja festival:

  • Train 02877 (Visakhapatnam → Krishnarajapuram) ran on Wednesdays & Saturdays, specifically on 3 and 7 October 2025.
  • Train 02878 (the return leg) ran on Thursdays & Sundays, on 4 and 8 October 2025.

The coach composition for this festival service was adjusted slightly:

  • 1 × AC 2-Tier
  • 4 × AC 3-Tier
  • 4 × Sleeper Class
  • 2 × Luggage-cum-Brake Vans

Quick Summary

Train No. Route Dates of Operation Frequency Coach Composition Highlight
02877 Visakhapatnam → Krishnarajapuram 6–27 June 2025 (Wed, Sat) 7 trips (Summertime Special) 1 AC 2-Tier, 4 AC 3-Tier, 4 Sleeper, 5 General, 2 Luggage Vans
02878 Krishnarajapuram → Visakhapatnam 7–28 June 2025 (Thu, Sun) 7 return trips Same as above
02877 Visakhapatnam → Krishnarajapuram 3 & 7 October 2025 (Wed, Sat) 2 trips (Puja Festival Special) 1 AC 2-Tier, 4 AC 3-Tier, 4 Sleeper, 2 Luggage Vans
02878 Krishnarajapuram → Visakhapatnam 4 & 8 October 2025 (Thu, Sun) 2 return trips Same as above

While these were operated under East Coast Railway, I noticed your inquiry referenced South Western Railway—likely due to the terminal at Krishnarajapuram being under SWR’s jurisdiction. But operational control and scheduling were managed by East Coast Railway.

Let me know if you’d like help with timetables, fare types, booking availability, or other special trains on this and similar routes!

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