20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

The 20678 Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express is a prominent train service, representing India’s 27th Vande Bharat Express, connecting the city of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh to Chennai in Tamil Nadu. This semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express is designed to offer a seamless and comfortable journey for passengers. Explore comprehensive details about the train, including its General Overview, Timetable, Routes, Stops and Timing, Fares, Frequency, Coach Position, Platform Number, Speed, Distance, Travel Time, Connecting Regions, Intermediate Stations, as well as Features and Facilities.

General Overview: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20678
Train Series:Twenty-Seventh Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Twenty Fifth 2nd Generation | Thirteenth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express Train
Train Version:Mini Vande Bharat 2.0
Designed By:Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By:Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By:Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone:South Central Railway (SCR)
Inaugural Run:24 September 2023
Commercial Run:25 September 2023
Reverse Route:20677-MGR Chennai Central Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express Train

Train Schedule: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Start/Originating Station Name:Vijayawada Junction
Station Code:BZA
Departure Time:03:20 PM
Platform Number:8
Arrives To (First Stop):Tenali Junction
Station Code:TEL
Arrival Time:03:49 PM
Platform Number:3
Departure Time:03:50 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Ongole
Station Code:OGL
Arrival Time:05:03 PM
Platform Number:3
Departure Time:05:05 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Nellore
Station Code:NLR
Arrival Time:06:19 PM
Platform Number:3
Departure Time:06:20 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Renigunta Junction
Station Code:RU
Arrival Time:08:05 PM
Platform Number:5
Departure Time:08:10 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:MGR Chennai Central
Station Code:MAS
Arrival Time:10:00 PM
Platform Number:2A

Train Routes: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Start or Departure From:Vijayawada Junction
Station Code:BZA
Arrives To (First Halt):Tenali Junction
Station Code:TEL
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Ongole
Station Code:OGL
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Nellore
Station Code:NLR
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Renigunta Junction
Station Code:RU
Final Arrival or Destination:MGR Chennai Central
Station Code:MAS
Complete Train Routes:Vijayawada Junction-Tenali Junction-Ongole-Nellore-Renigunta Junction-MGR Chennai Central

Stops: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Number of Stops:4
First Halt Station Name:Tenali Junction
Station Code:TEL
Arrives to First Halt:03:49 PM
Platform Number:3
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:03:50 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Ongole
Station Code:OGL
Arrives to Second Halt:05:03 PM
Platform Number:3
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:05:05 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Nellore
Station Code:NLR
Arrives to Third Halt:07:19 PM
Platform Number:3
Halt Time:1 minutes
Departure Time:07:20 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Renigunta Junction
Station Code:RU
Arrives to Third Halt:08:05 PM
Platform Number:5
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:08:10 PM

Fares: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Fares from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central (Source to Destination)

Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central:INR 1420
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central:INR 2630

Note: For the most up-to-date ticket fares, we recommend visiting the Indian Railways website. The ticket price includes various components such as the base fare, reservation charges, superfast charges, GST, and catering charges (Please note that the above fares are applicable only for the General Quota). Collectively, all these different charges contribute to the total cost of the ticket.

Frequency: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Frequency:All Days Except Tuesday or 6 Days in a Week
Running Days:Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Coach Position: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C7C6C5C4C3E1C2C1T2
Coach Color:Aqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorAqua ColorPink ColorAqua ColorAqua Color
Seating Capacity:4478787878527844
Travel Class:CCCCCCCCCCECCCCC
Seating Arrangement:3×23×23×23×23×22×23×23X2

Platform Number: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Vijayawada Junction8
First Halt Station:Tenali Junction3
Second Halt Station:Ongole3
Third Halt Station:Nellore3
Fourth Halt Station:Renigunta Junction5
End/Terminal Station:MGR Chennai Central2A

Note: If the platform number is not confirmed, it might be challenging to predict, especially for a running train. Stay updated for any announcements or real-time information. Stay tuned for further updates. For the latest and most accurate platform updates, we recommend visiting the station.

Speed: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:77 km/h

Distance: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Distance Traveled from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central (Source to Destination)

Total Distance Traveled from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central:517 km

Travel Time: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Total Time Taken from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central (Source to Destination)

Total Time Taken from Vijayawada Junction to MGR Chennai Central:06 hours 40 minutes

Connecting Regions: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

Connecting States:Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Connecting Cities:Vijayawada and Chennai
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train Train

Total Intermediate Stations between Vijayawada Junction and MGR Chennai Central (Source to Destination)

Total Intermediate Stations between Vijayawada Junction and MGR Chennai Central:103 Intermediate Stations (Including 4 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20678-Vijayawada MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express Train

No. of Coaches:8
Coach Class(es):The Mini Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C7, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1.
Coach Positions:In the 8-coach Mini Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 8 and 7 are assigned to coach positions C1 and C2, Coaches No. 5 to 1 are allocated to coach positions C3 to C7, and Coaches No. 6 are designated for coach position E1.
No of AC Chair Coach Classes:7
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car:3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes:1
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car:2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity:530
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No:In the seating arrangement, both C7 and C1 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C6 through C2 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E1 coach is tailored to accommodate a total of 52 passengers comfortably.
AC Chair Coaches Color:Aqua Color
AC Executive Chair Coaches Color:Pink Color
Pantry/Catering facilities:Yes (On Board Catering/E-Catering)
Observation Facilities:Large Windows in All Coaches
Entertainment Facilities:On-board WiFi, Infotainment System, Reading Light, Electric, Outlets, Bottle Holder, Seat Pockets, Tray Table
Charging Facilities:Yes
Sleeping:No
Seating Arrangement:Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities:Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes:No
Other FacilitiesKAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, Odour Control System
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