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VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
Local Name: Vizag / Waltair
विशाखपट्टणम जंक्शन
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Updated: Sep 10 (18:43)
Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is a bustling hub with 8 platforms, offering a wide range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Bay of Bengal, which is just a short distance from the station.

Tourism

Kanaka Durga Temple: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Simhachalam Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its chariot festival.
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
St. Paul's Church: A historic church with beautiful architecture.
Masjid-e-Khizr: An ancient mosque with a rich history.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Famous for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Govinda's: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Saravana Bhavan: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant: Offers a mix of North and South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Subway: A popular fast food chain serving fresh sandwiches and salads.

Station Address

Gnanapuram, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam, pin - 530004
State: Andhra Pradesh
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: ECoR/East Coast   Division: Waltair
VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction is in Recent News
Number of Platforms: 8
Number of Halting Trains: 130
Number of Originating Trains: 55
Number of Terminating Trains: 55
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Today (12:22) Second Vande Bharat Express to Start Operating from Durg to Visakhapatnam on September 15th
New/Special Trains
SECR/South East Central
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Sep 13 2024 (12:22)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 13 2024 (12:22)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 13 2024 (12:22)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Raipur Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat: छत्‍तीसगढ़ को एक और वंदेभारत एक्सप्रेस की सौगात, पांच घंटे में रायपुर से विशाखापट्टनम पहुंचेगी ट्रेन

Good news for Chhattisgarh residents! A second Vande Bharat Express train will start operating from Durg to Visakhapatnam on September 15th. This new train will cover the 300 km distance from Raipur to Visakhapatnam in just five hours. The Railway Division has already started preparations for this. The first Vande Bharat...
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Express has been operating between Bilaspur and Nagpur since December 2022, six days a week, excluding Saturdays. The new train will depart from Durg instead of Raipur due to the availability of a coaching yard at Durg. The train's coaches and engine are expected to arrive at Durg Railway Station by September 10th. The train will be a chair car and will stop at Durg, Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariyar Road, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Raigarh, Parvatipuram, and Vizianagaram on its way to Visakhapatnam. However, the official announcement of stoppages and fare is yet to be released by the Railways.

Chhattisgarh waalon ke liye khushi ki khabar! 15 September se Chhattisgarh mein dusri Vande Bharat Express shuru ho rahi hai. Yeh naya train Durg se Visakhapatnam tak ka safar sirf panch ghante mein pura karegi, jo Raipur se Visakhapatnam ki 300 kilometer ki duri ko tez se cover karegi. Railway Mandal...
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ne iski taiyari shuru kar di hai. Pehli Vande Bharat Express December 2022 se Bilaspur se Nagpur ke beech shanivar ko chhodkar hafte mein chhe din chal rahi hai. Naya train Raipur ki jagah Durg se chalega, kyunki yaha pe coaching yard hai. Train ki bogiyaan aur engine 10 September tak Durg Railway Station par pahunchne ki ummid hai. Train chair car hogi aur ye Durg, Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariyar Road, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Raigarh, Parvatipuram, aur Vizianagaram se hoti hui Visakhapatnam pahuchegi. Halanki stoppage kin-kin stations par aur kiraya kya hoga, iski official jankari abhi tak railway ki taraf se jaari nahi ki gai hai.
Yesterday (19:37) New Vande Bharat Express Train to Launch Between Durg and Visakhapatnam
IR Affairs
SECR/South East Central
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Sep 12 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by Exynos9611~/2099623

Sep 12 2024 (19:37)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by Exynos9611~/2099623
Vande Bharat: 15 सितंबर को पीएम मोदी छत्तीसगढ़ को देंगे एक और वंदे भारत की सौगात, इस रूट पर चलेगी ट्रेन, देखें

A new Vande Bharat Express train is set to begin service between Durg and Visakhapatnam. The railway has completed preparations for its launch. Sources indicate that the train's rake will reach Durg within the upcoming week. The train will stop at several locations along the route and will offer nighttime travel...
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to Raipur. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to flag off the train on September 15th in Chhattisgarh.

Durg aur Visakhapatnam ke beech ek nayi Vande Bharat Express train jaldi hi shuru hone wali hai. Iske liye railway ne apni taiyaariyan puri kar li hain. Sources ke maanene to aane wale saptaah mein train ka rake Durg pahuchega. Train route mein kai jagah rukengi aur Raipur mein raat ka...
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safar karne ki suvidha hogi. Prime Minister Modi 15 September ko Chhattisgarh mein train ko green flag dikhayenge.
Yesterday (16:05) Vande Bharat Express: India's High-Speed Train Service
WR/Western
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Sep 12 2024 (17:01)
Train Tag: Visakhapatnam - Durg Vande Bharat Express/20830 added by RahulKumarSharma~/2274199

Sep 12 2024 (17:01)
Train Tag: Durg - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express/20829 added by RahulKumarSharma~/2274199
Vande metro or vande Bharat

The Vande Bharat Express, also known as the Vande Metro, is a high-speed train service in India. It is operated by the Indian Railways and is known for its modern design and high-speed capabilities. The trains are designed and manufactured in India and are intended to provide a comfortable and efficient...
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travel experience. The Vande Bharat Express operates on various routes across India, connecting major cities and towns. The trains are equipped with advanced features such as bio-toilets, GPS-based passenger information systems, and comfortable seating.

Vande Bharat Express, jo ki Vande Metro bhi kaha jata hai, India mein ek high-speed train service hai. Isko Indian Railways operate karta hai aur ye apne modern design aur high-speed capabilities ke liye jaana jata hai. Ye trains India mein design aur manufactured ki gayi hain aur ye ek comfortable...
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aur efficient travel experience provide karne ke liye banayi gayi hain. Vande Bharat Express India mein alag alag routes pe operate hota hai, jismein major cities aur towns ko connect kiya jata hai. Ye trains advanced features se laise hain, jaise ki bio-toilets, GPS-based passenger information systems, aur comfortable seating.
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RahulKumarSharma~
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Bhuj Ahmedabad vande metro or Durg vishakapatnam vande Bharat Train
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Yesterday (09:26) Chhattisgarh to Get Second Vande Bharat Express on September 15th
New/Special Trains
SECR/South East Central
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News Entry# 569124   
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Sep 12 2024 (14:48)
Train Tag: Visakhapatnam - Durg Vande Bharat Express/20830 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Sep 12 2024 (14:48)
Train Tag: Durg - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express/20829 added by PrakharYadav^~/622971

Sep 12 2024 (09:26)
Station Tag: Nagpur Junction/NGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (09:26)
Station Tag: Tatanagar Junction/TATA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (09:26)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (09:26)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (09:26)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
दुर्ग-विशाखापत्तनम की दूरी 8 घंटे में पूरी होगी:बिलासपुर जोन में पहुंची नई वंदे भारत ट्रेन की रेक, 15 सितंबर को पीएम दिखाएंगे हरी झंडी

Chhattisgarh is getting its second Vande Bharat Express train on September 15th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the train, which will run between Durg and Visakhapatnam, covering 566 kilometers in approximately 8 hours. The train's new rake arrived at Durg railway station late Tuesday night. The train, which is...
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the second Vande Bharat Express for the South East Central Railway Zone, will be saffron colored. The first Vande Bharat Express for the zone, operating between Bilaspur and Nagpur, was launched in December 2022. The new Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express will stop at Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kantabhanji, Titlagarh, Raigarh, Parvatipuram, and Vizianagaram. The official stoppage and fare information has not yet been released by the railway, nor has booking opened on the IRCTC website. A special event will be held in Raipur, where Governor Rameswar Thakur and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will be present. The Prime Minister will also flag off the train at Tatanagar, where three new Vande Bharat trains for Odisha will also be launched. This will bring the total number of Vande Bharat trains in Odisha to six.

Chhattisgarh ko 15 September ko dusra Vande Bharat Express train milne ja raha hai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Durg se Visakhapatnam ke beech chalne wali Vande Bharat Express ko green flag dikhaenge. Ye train 566 kilometers ki distance karieb 8 ghante mein tay karegi. Train ka new rake Tuesday raat Durg...
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railway station par pahuncha. Ye South East Central Railway Zone ki dusri Vande Bharat Express hai, jiska rang bhagwa hai. Pehle se zone mein ek Vande Bharat Express hai, jo Bilaspur se Nagpur ke beech chalti hai. Nayi Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express Raipur, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kantabhanji, Titlagarh, Raigarh, Parvatipuram, aur Vizianagaram par rukhegi. Railway ki taraf se stoppage aur fare ki official information abhi jaari nahi hui hai aur na hi IRCTC ki website par booking shuru hui hai. Raipur mein ek special event ka ayojan kiya jaayega, jismein Governor Rameswar Thakur aur Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel maujood rahenge. Prime Minister ye train ko Tatanagar mein green flag dikhaenge, jaha Odisha ke liye teen new Vande Bharat trains ki shuruat bhi hogi. Odisha mein pehle se teen aur Vande Bharat train chalti hai. Inki sankhya ab 6 ho jaayegi.
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As per this, no stoppage in between MSMD-TIG.
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श्री भूपेश बघेल अब छत्तीसगढ़ के मुख्यमंत्री नहीं रहे।
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HWH-ROU VB taking more time than 12859/60 #MahascamAlert
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Bro telling truth,if this train doesn't stop at kantabhanji station then the MP Sangeetha singh deo will personally jump infront of train to stop it !!! 🤣🤣🤣 ,she demanded the worst for these railway station of her constituency she hates tig ,if itwas in her control she might skip the train to stop at tig station 🤌🏼🤣,and kesinga is the only station to connect 4 district of odisha!!! So both station are surely getting halts
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Yesterday (08:03) PM Modi to Flag off 11 Vande Bharat Trains in Tatanagar on September 15th
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SER/South Eastern
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News Entry# 569110   
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Sep 12 2024 (08:04)
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Station Tag: Pune Junction/PUNE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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Station Tag: Bhagalpur Junction/BGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (08:04)
Station Tag: Gaya Junction/GAYA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (08:04)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Sep 12 2024 (08:04)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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Station Tag: Nagpur Junction/NGP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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Station Tag: Baidyanathdham Deoghar/BDME added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

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टाटानगर से पीएम मोदी 11 वंदे भारत ट्रेनों का दिखाएंगे हरी झंडी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off 11 Vande Bharat trains on September 15th from Platform No. 1 of Tatanagar Railway Station. The event will last 10 minutes, followed by a 50-minute ceremony at the parking lot. Modi will remotely activate the trains and wave the flag to signal their departure....
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He will also meet students of a local Kendriya Vidyalaya and address the public in the station area. This will be followed by a roadshow in Bistupur and attendance at a BJP event in Gopal Maidan. The station will be under SPG security from September 11th, with limited passenger movement. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will visit Tatanagar on September 14th to review development projects and attend the main event. The 11 Vande Bharat trains to be flagged off include Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, and Varanasi-Deoghar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 15 September ko Tatanagar Railway Station ke Platform No. 1 se 11 Vande Bharat trains ko flag off karenge. Event 10 minutes ka hoga, uske baad parking lot mein 50 minutes ka ceremony hoga. Modi remotely trains ko activate karenge aur flag wave karenge. Wo local...
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Kendriya Vidyalaya ke students se bhi milenge aur station area mein public ko address karenge. Iske baad Bistupur mein roadshow aur Gopal Maidan mein BJP ke main event mein bhi join karenge. Station 11 September se SPG security ke neeche hoga, passenger movement limited hoga. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw 14 September ko Tatanagar aayenge development projects ko review karne aur main event mein join karne ke liye. 11 Vande Bharat trains jo flag off ki jaayengi unme Tatanagar-Patna, Tatanagar-Berhampur, Deoghar-Varanasi, Nagpur-Secunderabad, Agra Cantt-Banaras, Raipur-Visakhapatnam, Gaya-Howrah, Rourkela-Howrah, Bhagalpur-Howrah, Pune-Hubli, aur Varanasi-Deoghar include hain.
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Gaya Howrah and Bhagalpur Howrah VB confirmed?

Will Deoghar Varanasi VB have stoppage at Kiul Junction?
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Aur yah saare VB nishikant Dubey chalwa rahe hain... lol ::))
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