20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


The 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express is India’s forty-eighth (48th) semi-high-speed train, connecting the state of Andhra Pradesh to the state of Telangana. The train running from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction, passes through multiple cities and stops at Samalkot Junction, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada Junction, Khammam, and Warangal along its route.


Key Components of 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


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Stops and TimingFaresFrequency
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Overview: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Train Service:Vande Bharat Express (formerly known as Train18)
Train Type:Semi-High-Speed
Train Name:Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express
Train Number:20708
Train Series:Forty-Eighth Vande Bharat Express Train
Train Generation:Forty-Sixth 2nd Generation | Thirty-First Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express 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:South Central Railways (SCR)
Inaugural Run:12 March 2024
Commercial Run:13 March 2024
Reverse Route:20707 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express

Train Schedule: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Start/Originating Station Name:Visakhapatnam Junction
Station Code:VSKP
Departure Time:02:35 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Arrives To (First Stop):Samalkot Junction
Station Code:SLO
Arrival Time:04:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:04:05 PM
Next Arrives To (Second Stop):Rajahmundry
Station Code:RJY
Arrival Time:04:38 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:04:40 PM
Next Arrives To (Third Stop):Vijayawada Junction
Station Code:BZA
Arrival Time:06:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:06:45 PM
Next Arrives To (Fourth Stop):Khammam
Station Code:KMT
Arrival Time:08:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:08:05 PM
Next Arrives To (Fifth Stop):Warangal
Station Code:WL
Arrival Time:09:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Departure Time:09:05 PM
End/Terminating Station Name:Secunderabad Junction
Station Code:SC
Arrival Time:11:20 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm

Train Route: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Start or Departure From:Visakhapatnam Junction
Station Code:VSKP
Arrives To (First Halt):Samalkot Junction
Station Code:SLO
Next Arrives To (Second Halt):Rajahmundry
Station Code:RJY
Next Arrives To (Third Halt):Vijayawada Junction
Station Code:BZA
Next Arrives To (Fourth Halt):Khammam
Station Code:KMT
Next Arrives To (Fifth Halt):Warangal
Station Code:WL
Final Arrival or Destination:Secunderabad Junction
Station Code:SC
Complete Train Routes:Visakhapatnam Junction-Samalkot Junction-Rajahmundry-Vijayawada Junction-Khammam-Warangal-Secunderabad Junction

Stops and Timing: 27808 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Number of Stops:5
First Halt Station Name:Samalkot Junction
Station Code:SLO
Arrives to First Halt:04:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:04:05 PM
Second Halt Station Name:Rajahmundry
Station Code:RJY
Arrives to Second Halt:04:38 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:04:40 PM
Third Halt Station Name:Vijayawada Junction
Station Code:BZA
Arrives to Third Halt:06:40 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:5 minutes
Departure Time:06:45 PM
Fourth Halt Station Name:Khammam
Station Code:KMT
Arrives to Fourth Halt:08:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:08:05 PM
Fifth Halt Station Name:Warangal
Station Code:WL
Arrives to Fifth Halt:09:03 PM
Platform Number:Not Confirm
Halt Time:2 minutes
Departure Time:09:05 PM

Fares: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Fares from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Chair Car Fare (Economy CC Fare) from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction:INR 1665
Executive Class Fare (Premium EC Fare) from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction:INR 3120

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: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


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

Coach Position: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Coach Serial Number:12345678
Coach Position:T1C1C2C3C4C5E1C6C7T2
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: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Station Route (from Start to End)Station NamePlatform Number
Start/Originating Station:Visakhapatnam JunctionNot Confirm
First Halt Station:Samalkot Junction1
Second Halt Station:Rajahmundry3
Third Halt Station:Vijayawada Junction1
Fourth Halt Station:Khammam1
Fifth Halt Station:Warangal1
End/Terminal Station:Secunderabad Junction10

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: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Maximum Permitted Speed:130 km/h
Average Speed:80 km/h

Distance: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Distance Traveled from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Distance Traveled from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction:703 km

Travel Time: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Time Taken from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Time Taken from Visakhapatnam Junction to Secunderabad Junction:08 hours 45 minutes

Connecting Regions: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Connecting State:Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Connecting Cities:Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad
Journey Days:Single Day

Intermediate Stations: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


Total Intermediate Stations between Visakhapatnam Junction and Secunderabad Junction (Source to Destination)


Total Intermediate Stations between Visakhapatnam Junction and Secunderabad Junction:122 Intermediate Stations (Including 5 Halt Stations)

Features and Facilities: 20708 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express


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. 1 to 5 are assigned to coach positions C1 to C5, Coaches No. 7 and 8 are allocated to coach positions C6 and 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 C1 and C7 coaches are designed for 44 passengers each. Moving to C2 through C6 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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