East Coast Railway has announced the continued operation of the Visakhapatnam to SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special Train. This service provides a convenient travel option for passengers along this route.
Train Details
Train No. 08543 Visakhapatnam to SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special via Katpadi & Jolarpettai departs from Visakhapatnam at 15.55 hours on Sundays – 08th, 15th, 22nd, 29th October, and 05th, 12th, 19th, and 26th November 2023. It arrives at SMVT Bengaluru at 12.30 hours the following day, offering a total of 8 services.
For the return journey, Train No. 08544 SMVT Bengaluru to Visakhapatnam Weekly Special via Jolarpettai & Katpadi departs from SMVT Bengaluru at 15.50 hours on Mondays – 09th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October, and 06th, 13th, 20th, and 27th November 2023. It reaches Visakhapatnam at 13.30 hours the next day, also providing 8 services.
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Coach Composition
The train consists of a well-equipped composition, including 1 AC Two Tier Coach, 5 AC Three Tier Coaches, 10 Sleeper Class Coaches, 5 General Second Class Coaches, and 2 Second Class Coaches suitable for Divyangjan (specially-abled) passengers.
Timings and Stoppages
For travelers’ convenience, here are the details of the train’s timings and stoppages:
| Train No. 08543 | Stations | Train No. 08544 |
|---|---|---|
| 15.55 | Visakhapatnam | 13.30 |
| 16.28/16.30 | Duvvada | 12.00/12.02 |
| 17.54/17.55 | Samalkot | 09.22/09.24 |
| 18.38/18.40 | Rajamundry | 08.33/08.35 |
| 19.09/19.10 | Nidadavolu | 08.08/08.10 |
| 19.38/19.40 | Tanuku | 07.49/07.50 |
| 20.18/20.20 | Bhimavaram Town | 07.04/07.05 |
| 20.39/20.40 | Akividu | 06.44/06.45 |
| 20.58/21.00 | Kaikaluru | 06.24/06.25 |
| 21.48/21.50 | Gudivada | 05.49/05.50 |
| 22.50/23.00 | Vijayawada | 04.45/04.55 |
| 01.20/01.22 | Ongole | 02.42/02.44 |
| 03.29/03.30 | Nellore | 01.13/01.15 |
| 04.43/04.45 | Gudur | 00.43/00.45 |
| 06.25/06.30 | Renigunta | 22.30/22.35 |
| 08.35/08.40 | Katpadi | 20.05/20.10 |
| 09.48/09.50 | Jolarpettai | 18.45/18.50 |
| 10.24/10.25 | Kuppam | 17.04/17.05 |
| 10.50/10.52 | Bangarapet | 16.38/16.40 |
| 11.33/11.35 | Krishnarajpuram | 16.03/06.05 |
| 12.30 | SMVT Bengaluru | 15.50 |
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To ensure a hassle-free journey, passengers can book their tickets for this special train, numbered 08543/08544. Tickets can be reserved at all computerised reservation centers and through the official website www.irctc.co.in.
For precise details regarding the train’s schedule and halts, travelers are encouraged to visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES App for real-time information.
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