Sankranti Festival Special Train between Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli
Makar Sankranti Festival Special Train between Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli (Train No. 02831 / 02832) time table, route, frequency and fare
For the convenience of passengers, South Central Railway has decided to run special train between Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli-Visakhapatnam (Train No. 02831 / 02832)
Train No. 02831 Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli special train
Train No. 02831 Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli Special train will leave from (Daily) Visakhapatnam at 06.20 hrs & will reach Lingampalli at 19.40 hrs.
Train No. 02832 Lingampalli-Visakhapatnam special train
Similarly, Train No. 02832 Lingampalli-Visakhapatnam Special train will leave from (Daily) Lingampalli at 06.15 hrs & will reach Visakhapatnam at 19.45 hrs.
Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli Distance between the station is 716 Kilometre
Date of Commencement of Service:
Train No. 02831 from Visakhapatnam-Lingampalli special train 09-01-2025 to 31-01-2025
Train No: 02832 from Lingampalli-Visakhapatnam special train 10-01-2025 to 01-02-2025
Here’s the latest information on Sankranti Festival Special Trains between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Lingampalli (LPI) during Sankranti 2025:
🚆 Sankranti Specials: Visakhapatnam ↔ Lingampalli (Secunderabad Area)
🛤️ Train Nos. 08509 / 08510 & 08551 / 08552 – Visakhapatnam ↔ Charlapalli (via Lingampalli)
- These specials were part of SCR’s Sankranti service program, operating from mid-January 2025. While designated as Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli services, they served major intermediate stops linking to Lingampalli via Charlapalli, the key Hyderabad suburban hub.([turn0search16]
- 08509 / 08510: Departed VSKP ~18:20 on Saturday, Jan 18; reached Charlapalli ~08:00 on Sunday, Jan 19. Return leg departed Charlapalli at ~10:00 same day, arriving back at VSKP by ~22:00.
- 08551 / 08552: Operated similarly on Jan 19–20 with departure VSKP ~18:20, arrival at Charlapalli early next day. Return from Charlapalli at ~10:00 and reached VSKP by ~22:00. Coaches included AC‑II Tier, AC‑III Economy, Sleeper, and General.
🛤️ Train No. 08505 – Visakhapatnam → Secunderabad
- 08505 ran on Monday, Jan 13, departing VSKP ~19:50 and arriving at Secunderabad (SC) ~06:35 next day (11h 20m journey). Since Lingampalli is part of the Hyderabad suburban network, passengers could transfer to Lingampalli as needed.([turn0search11]
📊 Summary Table
| Train Nos. | Route | Dates (Jan 2025) | Departure VSKP | Arrival Charlapalli / SC | Duration | Coach Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08509 / 08510 | Visakhapatnam → Charlapalli | Jan 18 → 19 | ~18:20 | ~08:00 (Charlapalli) | ~12 h | 2A, 3A (economy), SL, Gen |
| 08551 / 08552 | Visakhapatnam → Charlapalli | Jan 19 → 20 | ~18:20 | ~06:30 (Charlapalli) | ~12 h | Same mix |
| 08505 | Visakhapatnam → Secunderabad | Jan 13 | ~19:50 | ~06:35 (Secunderabad) | ~11 h 20 m | Mixed reserved/general |
ℹ️ Travel Notes
- Lingampalli is easily accessible from Charlapalli/Secunderabad via local suburban services, making these specials practical for travelers targeting Lingampalli station.
- These trains formed part of a set of 52 special Sankranti services introduced by South Central Railway between Jan 6–19, designed to ease the festival rush to Andhra and Telangana cities.([turn0search17]
- High demand was reported for trains on this corridor, with confirmed quotas exhausting quickly—even after special train announcements.([turn0search15]
✅ TL;DR
- There were specific Sankranti specials connecting Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad region, notably 08509/10, 08551/52, and 08505, in mid-January 2025.
- These trains served Hyderabad via Charlapalli, making Lingampalli reachable with a short local transit.
- All featured mixed coach configurations, including reserved AC and Sleeper, to handle the festive passenger surge.
- Expect similar announcements (~December) and tight availability around Sankranti 2026—booking early is highly recommended.
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