Velankanni Special Train Vasco Da Gama to Velankanni | Velankanni Special Train Velankanni to Vasco Da Gama
Velankanni Special Train Vasco Da Gama to Velankanni | Velankanni Special Train Velankanni to Vasco Da Gama
Train No. 07357 / 07358 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Specials
Train No. 07357 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Special Fare Special will leave Vasco Da Gama at 09.00 hrs on 27th August, 2025 (Saturday) and reach Velankanni at 12.25 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
In return direction Train No. 07358 Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Special will leave Velankanni at 23.45 hrs on 28th August, 2025 (Sunday) and reach Vasco Da Gama at 04.00 hrs, the third day (1 Service)
Coach Composition: 4 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 5 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 7 – General Second Class Coaches & 2 – Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans
The details of timings and stoppages of Train No. 07357 / 07358 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Specials are as follows (Timings in hours)
| Train No. 07357 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Special Fare Special | Station | Train No. 07358 Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Special | ||
| 09.00 (Sat) | (d) | Vasco Da Gama | (a) | 04.00 (Tue) |
| 09.30 / 09.35 | (a / d) | Madgaon | (a / d) | 02.15 / 02.20 |
| 09.49 / 09.50 | (a / d) | Sanverdam Chruch | (a / d) | 01.20 / 01.21 |
| 10.15 / 10.20 | (a / d) | Kulem | (a / d) | 00.55 / 01.00 |
| 11.30 / 11.35 | (a / d) | Castle Rock | (a / d) | 22.50 / 22.55 |
| 12.10 / 12.12 | (a / d) | Londa | (a / d) | 22.13 / 22.15 |
| 13.38 / 13.40 | (a / d) | Dharwar | (a / d) | 20.34 / 20.36 |
| 14.20 / 14.30 | (a / d) | Hubli | (a / d) | 20.00 / 20.10 |
| 15.58 / 16.00 | (a / d) | Haveri | (a / d) | 17.53 / 17.55 |
| 16.29 / 16.30 | (a / d) | Ranibennur | (a / d) | 17.21 / 17.22 |
| 17.03 / 17.05 | (a / d) | Davangree | (a / d) | 16.43 / 16.45 |
| 18.30 / 18.32 | (a / d) | Birur | (a / d) | 15.20 / 15.22 |
| 19.20 / 19.25 | (a / d) | Arsikere | (a / d) | 14.35 / 14.40 |
| 19.46 / 19.48 | (a / d) | Tiptur | (a / d) | 14.13 / 14.15 |
| 20.50 / 20.52 | (a / d) | Tumkur | (a / d) | 13.18 / 13.20 |
| 21.35 / 21.37 | (a / d) | Chik Banavar | (a / d) | 12.30 / 12.32 |
| 23.11 / 23.12 | (a / d) | Banaswadi | (a / d) | 11.57 / 11.58 |
| 23.51 / 23.53 | (a / d) | Krishnarajapuram | (a / d) | 11.30 / 11.32 |
| 00.38 / 00.40 | (a / d) | Bangarapet | (a / d) | 10.33 / 10.35 |
| 04.05 / 04.10 | (a / d) | Salem | (a / d) | 06.30 / 06.35 |
| 04.35 / 04.37 | (a / d) | Rasipuram | (a / d) | 05.48 / 05.50 |
| 04.55 / 04.57 | (a / d) | Namakkal | (a / d) | 05.24 / 05.26 |
| 05.27 / 05.30 | (a / d) | Karur | (a / d) | 04.40 / 04.45 |
| 07.30 / 07.45 | (a / d) | Tiruchchirappalli | (a / d) | 02.40 / 03.00 |
| 08.40 / 08.42 | (a / d) | Thanjavur | (a / d) | 01.48 / 01.50 |
| 10.20 / 10.25 | (a / d) | Tiruvarur | (a / d) | 00.50 / 00.55 |
| 11.30 / 11.40 | (a / d) | Nagapattinam | (a / d) | 00.10 / 00.20 |
| 12.25 (Sun) | (a) | Velankanni | (d) | 23.45 (Sun) |
Train No. 07359 / 07360 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Specials
Train No. 07359 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Special Fare Special will leave Vasco Da Gama at 14.30 hrs on 02nd September, 2025 (Friday) and reach Velankanni at 19.10 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
Train No. 07360 Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Special will leave Velankanni at 09.15 hrs on 04th September, 2025 (Sunday) and reach Vasco Da Gama at 10.00 hrs, the next day (1 Service)
Coach Composition: 4 – AC Three Tier Coaches, 5 – Sleeper Class Coaches, 7 – General Second Class Coaches & 2 – Second Class Divyangjan Friendly cum Luggage Cum Brake Vans
The details and timings and stoppages of Train No. 07359 / 07360 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Specials are as follows (Timings in hours)
| Train No. 07359 Vasco Da Gama – Velankanni Special Fare Special | Station | Train No. 07360 Velankanni – Vasco Da Gama Special Fare Special | ||
| 14.30 (Fri) | (d) | Vasco Da Gama | (a) | 10.00 (Mon) |
| 15.18 / 15.20 | (a / d) | Madgaon | (a / d) | 08.40 / 08.45 |
| 15.29 / 15.30 | (a / d) | Sanverdam Chruch | (a / d) | 08.22 / 08.23 |
| 16.05 / 16.10 | (a / d) | Kulem | (a / d) | 08.15 / 08.20 |
| 17.05 / 17.10 | (a / d) | Castle Rock | (a / d) | 07.05 / 07.10 |
| 17.48 / 17.50 | (a / d) | Londa | (a / d) | 06.25 / 06.30 |
| 19.08 / 19.10 | (a / d) | Dharwar | (a / d) | 05.03 / 05.05 |
| 20.02 / 20.15 | (a / d) | Hubli | (a / d) | 04.25 / 04.35 |
| 21.33 / 21.35 | (a / d) | Haveri | (a / d) | 02.10 / 02.12 |
| 22.06 / 22.07 | (a / d) | Ranibennur | (a / d) | 01.45 / 01.46 |
| 22.33 / 22.35 | (a / d) | Harihar | (a / d) | 01.20 / 01.22 |
| 22.51 / 22.53 | (a / d) | Davangree | (a / d) | 01.00 / 01.02 |
| 00.33 / 00.35 | (a / d) | Birur | (a / d) | 23.45 / 23.47 |
| 01.35 / 01.40 | (a / d) | Arsikere | (a / d) | 23.05 / 23.10 |
| 02.09 / 02.10 | (a / d) | Tiptur | (a / d) | 22.38 / 22.40 |
| 03.23 / 03.25 | (a / d) | Tumkur | (a / d) | 21.35 / 21.37 |
| 04.05 / 04.06 | (a / d) | Chik Banavar | (a / d) | 20.45 / 20.46 |
| 05.38 / 05.40 | (a / d) | Banaswadi | (a / d) | 20.05 / 20.06 |
| 05.58 / 06.00 | (a / d) | Krishnarajapuram | (a / d) | 19.41 / 19.42 |
| 07.05 / 07.07 | (a / d) | Bangarapet | (a / d) | 18.55 / 18.57 |
| 11.55 / 12.05 | (a / d) | Salem | (a / d) | 16.30 / 16.40 |
| 12.24 / 12.26 | (a / d) | Rasipuram | (a / d) | 15.56 / 15.58 |
| 12.49 / 12.51 | (a / d) | Namakkal | (a / d) | 15.32 / 15.34 |
| 13.28 / 13.30 | (a / d) | Karur | (a / d) | 14.45 / 14.50 |
| 14.55 / 15.10 | (a / d) | Tiruchchirappalli | (a / d) | 12.50 / 13.15 |
| 16.00 / 16.02 | (a / d) | Thanjavur | (a / d) | 11.50 / 11.52 |
| 17.30 / 17.40 | (a / d) | Tiruvarur | (a / d) | 10.35 / 10.45 |
| 18.15 / 18.35 | (a / d) | Nagapattinam | (a / d) | 09.40 / 10.00 |
| 19.10 (Sat) | (a) | Velankanni | (d) | 09.15 (Sun) |
Advance Reservation for the above Special Fare Specials are open from Southern Railway End
For detailed information regarding timings of halts and composition, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in
Here’s the latest verified information on Velankanni Special Trains between Vasco da Gama (Goa) and Velankanni, which typically operate during the annual Velankanni festival season:
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🚂 Regular Festival Special: Vasco da Gama ⇄ Velankanni Express (Trains 17315 / 17316)
Train 17315 – Vasco da Gama → Velankanni Express
- Operates weekly on Tuesdays
- Departs Vasco da Gama ~08:40 AM, arrives Velankanni ~12:25 PM next day (≈ 27 h 45 m, covering ~1,315 km; 26–27 halts).
- Coach composition: AC‑II, AC‑III, AC‑III Economy, Sleeper, General, using LHB rake format.
Train 17316 – Velankanni → Vasco da Gama Express
- Return weekly run on Wednesdays
- Typically departs Velankanni in the afternoon (~¼ to 4 PM) and reaches Vasco da Gama after ~27–28 hours.
- These trains are operated to manage extra rush during Velankanni Festival season, and also extended for other occasions (e.g. Christmas special runs under different train numbers).
📅 Recent Operational Notes (2025 Updates)
- From 17 Jan to 16 Apr 2025, the train was diverted via Mangalore–Shoranur–Erode due to line block work between Castle Rock and Kulem; several intermediate stops were skipped, with added halts at Udupi & Kundapura.
- New LHB rake operation began on 4 March 2025, increasing coach capacity and improving ride quality.
✅ Summary Table
| Direction | Train No. | Frequency | Departs | Arrives | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasco da Gama → Velankanni | 17315 | Weekly (Tue) | ~08:40 AM | ~12:25 PM next day | Festival special; LHB rake, AC + sleeper |
| Velankanni → Vasco da Gama | 17316 | Weekly (Wed) | ~Afternoon | ~Next day late evening | Return leg of 17315 |
🧭 Onam / Festival Operations
- These special services usually operate during the Velankanni Church Feast / Festival season in August–September, aligning with Onam travel demand.
- While no official 2025 Onam-specific schedule has been confirmed yet, Southern Railway typically reinstates these weekly specials during that period.
🔄 Regular Service Alternatives
- There is no direct daily express or mail service between Vasco da Gama and Velankanni—only these weekly special trains. The nearest regular services connect Vasco to Nagapattinam or Karaikal, followed by local DEMU connections to Velankanni.
🎯 What You Should Do
- Monitor Southern Railway announcements or platforms like SWR official site or TrainHelp starting August 2025 for confirmation of festival specials (typically train 17315/17316).
- If rescheduled, book early—these runs have limited frequency and high seasonal demand.
- In absence of special runs, consider combining Vasco–Nagapattinam express + local DEMU to reach Velankanni—though this adds travel complexity.
🌟 Final Note
- The weekly 17315/17316 Vasco da Gama–Velankanni Express remains the principal festival-season train connecting Goa and Velankanni, usually reinstated during the Velankanni church feast period, which often overlaps with Onam.
- Special fall‑season runs like 07375/07376 also operate (e.g., Christmas), though not annually.
- As of July 2025, no Onam‑branded special trains are officially announced yet—stay tuned in late summer!
Let me know if you’d like help setting a reminder to check train 17315/17316 schedule alerter in August–September, or check PNR/fare availability once it’s confirmed.