Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat will have halts at Vizianagaram, Rayagada, Titlaghar, Lakholi and Raipur. The train will halt at only one station (Vizianagaram) in Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian Railways has announced has announced a new Vande Bharat Express (train no. 20829/30), that will operate between Durg (Chhattisgarh) and Visakhapatnam (Vizag, Andhra Pradesh). This semi-high-speed train service is set to enhance connectivity between the two regions, with operations reportedly scheduled to begin on September 17, 2024.
Vande Bharat Express between Durg and Visakhapatnam details
- Operating Days: The train will run six days a week, with Thursday being the only day off for maintenance.
- Maintenance: Maintenance will be conducted at Durg station.
- Train Composition: The train will have 16 bogies.
Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train schedule:
Durg to Visakhapatnam (Train no. 20829):
- Departure: 5:45 AM from Durg.
- Arrival: 1:45 PM at Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam to Durg (Train no. 20830):
- Departure: 2:50 PM from Visakhapatnam.
- Arrival: 10:50 PM at Durg.
Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train halts
The Vande Bharat train will have stops at the following stations:
- Vizianagaram (the only halt in Andhra Pradesh)
- Rayagada
- Titlagarh
- Lakholi
- Raipur
Divisional Allocation and Flag-off:
- The train has been allocated to the Raipur division under the South East (SE) Railways.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually flag off the train from New Delhi on September 15.
This new Vande Bharat Express is expected to offer a faster and more comfortable travel option, boosting connectivity between Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, benefiting both daily commuters and tourists.
