Visakhapatnam–Kollam Special Trains Announced to Clear Festival Rush
To manage the heavy travel demand during the year-end festive season, the Railways has announced the operation of Special Trains 08539/08540 between Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Kollam (QLN). These services will run on a Time of Day (TOD) basis with limited trips.
Train Schedule & Frequency
Train No. 08539 VSKP–QLN Special
Period: 18 November 2025 to 20 January 2026
Day of Run: Tuesday
Trips: 10
Train No. 08540 QLN–VSKP Special
Period: 19 November 2025 to 21 January 2026
Day of Run: Wednesday
Trips: 10
Route & Key Timings
08539 VSKP–QLN Special (Tuesdays)
Departs Visakhapatnam at 08:20, halting at major stations including Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Tiruvalla, Chengannur and Kayamkulam.
Arrives Kollam at 13:45 on Wednesday.
08540 QLN–VSKP Special (Wednesdays)
Departs Kollam at 17:00, stopping at Kayamkulam, Chengannur, Tiruvalla, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Palakkad, Tiruppur, Salem, Katpadi, Renigunta, Gudur, Nellore, Ongole, Vijayawada and Rajahmundry.
Reaches Visakhapatnam at 23:00 on Thursday.