Railway administration announces special train service between Visakhapatnam and Kollam via Podanur route, operating weekly from September 9 to November 27, 2023. The train will pass through Coimbatore, benefiting passengers in the region.
Coimbatore: The Railway Administration has announced the introduction of a special train service between Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Kollam in Kerala, passing through the Podanur route. This information was released in a press note issued by the railway authorities on the evening of September 6.
According to the announcement, the Visakhapatnam-Kollam weekly special train (No. 08539) will operate from September 9 to November 27, 2023. The train will depart from Visakhapatnam at 8:20 AM on Wednesdays and arrive at Kollam railway station at 12:55 PM the following day.
In the return direction, the Kollam-Visakhapatnam weekly special train (No. 08540) will run from September 10 to November 28, 2023. It will depart from Kollam at 7:35 PM and reach Visakhapatnam at 11:20 PM the next day.
This new train service, passing through Coimbatore, is expected to benefit passengers traveling between Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, providing a convenient transportation option for those in the region. The introduction of this special train is likely to enhance connectivity and facilitate easier travel for people in these states.
According to the announcement, the Visakhapatnam-Kollam weekly special train (No. 08539) will operate from September 9 to November 27, 2023. The train will depart from Visakhapatnam at 8:20 AM on Wednesdays and arrive at Kollam railway station at 12:55 PM the following day.
In the return direction, the Kollam-Visakhapatnam weekly special train (No. 08540) will run from September 10 to November 28, 2023. It will depart from Kollam at 7:35 PM and reach Visakhapatnam at 11:20 PM the next day.
This new train service, passing through Coimbatore, is expected to benefit passengers traveling between Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, providing a convenient transportation option for those in the region. The introduction of this special train is likely to enhance connectivity and facilitate easier travel for people in these states.