20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express Train

The 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is India’s eighth (8th) semi-high-speed train, connecting Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh with Secunderabad in Telangana. The train passes through multiple cities and makes five stops along its route. This express train was inaugurated on January 15, 2023.

Train Timetables and Schedules

General Overview

The table below offers a comprehensive overview of the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express, highlighting key details such as its train type, number, series, generation, manufacturer, operator, inaugural run, first service, and more. This information provides insights into the train’s technological advancements and operational excellence.

Train Service	Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type	Semi-High-Speed
Train Name	Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
Train Number	20833
No. of Coaches	20
Train Series	Eighth (8th) Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation	Sixth 2nd Generation Train
Train Version	Vande Bharat 2.0 or VB2
Designed By	Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)
Manufactured By	Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
Operated By	Indian Railways
Current Operator Zone	East Coast Railway (ECoR)
Inaugural Run	15 January 2023
Commercial Run	16 January 2023
Reverse Route	20834 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express Train

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Coach Position

Platform Number

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Platform Number and Stops

This table outlines the halts, station names, station codes, and platform numbers for the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. Organized for easy reference, it ensures passengers have all the essential details for smooth boarding and alighting.

Halt/Stops	Station Name	Station Code	*Platform Number
Start	Visakhapatnam Junction	VSKP	8
First	Samalkot Junction	SLO	1
Second	Rajahmundry	RJY	1
Third	Vijayawada Junction	BZA	6
Fourth	Khammam	KMT	2
Fifth	Warangal	WL	3
End	Secunderabad Junction	SC	10

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Note: *Platform numbers for the 20833 Vande Bharat Express may change. Please verify the platform information at the station before boarding.

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Coach Position and Its Components | Train Reversed from Vijayawada Junction

In the table below, you’ll find the complete breakdown of the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express’s coaches, including their serial numbers, positions, colors, seating capacities, and travel classes. This information offers a clear view of the train’s interior setup and seating arrangements.

Coach Serial Number

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Coach Position

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

C7

E1

E2

C8

C9

C10

C11

C12

C13

C14

C15

C16

C17

C18

Coach Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Pink Color

Pink Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Aqua Color

Seating Capacity

44

78

78

78

78

78

78

52

52

78

78

78

78

78

78

78

78

78

78

44

Travel Class

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

EC

EC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

CC

Seating Arrangement

3×2

3×2

3×2

3×2

3×2

3×2

3×2

2×2

2×2

3×2

3×2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

3X2

*Note: The 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express undergoes a direction reversal at Vijayawada Junction during its journey. At this station, the direction of the train changes, and as a result, the coach position also gets reversed.

🔵 Coach Position Before Reversal: (Visakhapatnam → Vijayawada) C1 → C2 → C3 → C4 → C5 → C6 → C7 → E1 → E2 → C8 → C9 → C10 → C11 → C12 → C13 → C14 → C15 → C16 → C17 → C18

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
C1	C2	C3	C4	C5	C6	C7	E1	E2	C8	C9	C10	C11	C12	C13	C14	C15	C16	C17	C18

🔁 Coach Position After Reversal: (Vijayawada → Secunderabad) C18 → C17 → C16 → C15 → C14 → C13 → C12 → C11 → C10 → C9 → C8 → E2 → E1 → C7 → C6 → C5 → C4 → C3 → C2 → C1

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
C18	C17	C16	C15	C14	C13	C12	C11	C10	C9	C8	E2	E1	C7	C6	C5	C4	C3	C2	C1

Train Routes and Frequency

This table provides a comprehensive overview of the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express’s route, frequency, and running days. It covers the train’s journey from the source to the destination, along with the days it operates, so passengers can plan their trips accordingly.

Train Routes	Visakhapatnam Junction 🡒 Samalkot Junction 🡒 Rajahmundry 🡒 Vijayawada Junction 🡒 Khammam 🡒 Warangal 🡒 Secunderabad Junction
Frequency	Six days a week (excluding Tuesdays)
Running Days	Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Speed and Distance

In the table below, you will find key data on the speed and distance for the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express. This includes the train’s average speed, maximum permissible speed, total distance, and the time it takes to travel from the source to the destination, offering insight into its operational efficiency.

Speed	Average: 81 km/h | Maximum: 130 km/h
Distance	703 km
Travel Time	8 hours 35 minutes

Fares

For the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express, passengers can select between AC Chair Car (CC) and Executive Chair Car (EC). The fare table below provides detailed pricing for each class across all stops, helping travelers plan their expenses effectively.

Station (From/To)	CC Fare (₹)	EC Fare (₹)
Visakhapatnam Junction to Samalkot Junction	540	1035
Visakhapatnam Junction to Rajahmundry	625	1215
Visakhapatnam Junction to Vijayawada Junction	960	1825
Visakhapatnam Junction to Khammam	1115	2130
Visakhapatnam Junction to Warangal	1310	2540
Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction	1720	3170

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Note: Fares include all additional charges, such as catering fees and other related costs, applicable only for the general quota.

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Connecting State and City

The 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express connects important cities and states, with clear details provided in the table below. You will find information about the journey days, halts, and intermediate stations. This data ensures that passengers have a better understanding of the train’s route.

Connecting State/UT	Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Connecting City	Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad
Journey Days	Single Day
Intermediate Stations	5 halts and 122 Intermediate Stations between Visakhapatnam Junction and Secunderabad Junction

Features and Facilities

Designed for passenger comfort, the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express offers a range of services and features. The table below provides details on the number of coaches, available classes (AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car), seating arrangements, and total passenger capacity. It also includes information on coach colors, onboard amenities such as catering and entertainment, and whether a sleeper class is available, along with other key details.

No. of Coaches	20
Coach Class(es)	The Vande Bharat Express is equipped with two types of coaches: AC Chair Car coaches, numbered from C1 to C18, and AC Executive Chair Car coaches designated as E1 and E2.
Coach Positions	The 20-coach position layout of the 20833 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is as follows: C1 → C2 → C3 → C4 → C5 → C6 → C7 → E1 → E2 → C8 → C9 → C10 → C11 → C12 → C13 → C14 → C15 → C16 → C17 → C18. In the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express, Coaches No. 1 to 7 (C1 to C7) are designated as Chair Car (CC). Coach No. 8 and 9 (E1 and E2) is reserved for Executive Class (EC), while Coaches No. 10 to 20 (C8 to C18) are also allocated as Chair Car (CC). *Note: The coach reversed at Vijayawada Junction (BZA), so the coach positions have also changed from this station to the destination, in reversed order (C1 → C18 becomes C18 → C1).
No of AC Chair Coach Classes	18
Seating Arrangement AC Chair Car	3×2
No of AC Executive Chair Car Coach Classes	2
Seating Arrangement AC Executive Chair Car	2×2
Total Passenger Seating Capacity	1440
Seating Passengers Capacity by Coach No	In the seating arrangement, both C1 and C18 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C2 through C17 coaches, these compartments offer spacious seating for 78 passengers each. Additionally, E2 and 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, and Tray Table.
Charging Facilities	Yes
Sleeping	No
Seating Arrangement	Airline Style, Rotatable seats
Baggage Facilities	Overhead Racks
Sleeper Classes	No
Other Facilities	KAVACH, Additional Parking Brakes and Traction Motor System, Smoke Alarms, CCTV Cameras, Bio-Vacuum Toilets, Sensor-based Water Taps, Roller Blinds, Automatic Doors, and Odour Control System.

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