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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.