VSKP SF EXP (22809) runs from PARADIP to Visakhapatnam. It departs from PARADIP station (PRDP) at and arrives at Vishakapatnam station (VSKP) at on platform 6. VSKP SF EXP takes 24 hrs to cover the distance of 554 km between PARADIP and Visakhapatnam. It is a superfast train. The average speed of this train is 23.083333333333332 kmph. It has classes Second AC (2A), Third AC (3A) and Sleeper (SL). This train runs on Monday. Final chart for VSKP SF EXP is prepared at PARADIP usually 3-4 hours before train departure time.
VSKP SF EXP 22809 route
VSKP SF EXP starts from PARADIP (PRDP) at , reaches Cuttack (CTC) at , Bhubaneswar (BBS) at , Khurda Road Jn (KUR) at , Brahmapur (BAM) at , Palasa (PSA) at , Srikakulam Road (CHE) at and Vizianagram Jn (VZM) at . It arrives at Vishakapatnam on second day at . It stops at 88 stations in its route between PARADIP and Vishakapatnam. Passengers use 22809 VSKP SF EXP to travel mostly from PARADIP to Visakhapatnam, Khurda Road Jn to Vizianagram Jn and PARADIP to Palasa.
VSKP SF EXP 22809 coach position
VSKP SF EXP runs with an LHB Rake and has a total of 19 coaches. It has 4 second seating unreserved coaches, 9 sleeper coaches, 3 third ac coaches and 1 second ac coach. The engine of the train reverses at Cuttack station. The full coach composition is:
Visakhapatnam, popularly known as Vizag, is a city in Andhra Pradesh. It is a booming industrial city on the east coast of India, a port city with the biggest ship building yard in India, and is also the headquarters of the Eastern Naval Command. The beautiful city with its twin town Waltair, forms a harmonious blend of majestic hills, valleys and golden beaches along the Bay of Bengal coastline. Must visit places while travelling to Visakhapatnam are Thotlakonda, Araku Valley, Borra Caves, Simhachalam, Kailasagiri, Yarada Beach, Dolphin's Nose, Rishikonda Beach, Naval Museum, VUDA Park and War memorial. In addition to being a major port handling high volume of cargo, it has developed oil refining, fertilizer, petro-chemical, steel plant, sugar refining and jute industries. It is known for its beaches, including Ramakrishna Beach, home to a preserved submarine at the Kursura Submarine Museum. Nearby are the elaborate Kali Temple and the Visakha Museum, an old Dutch bungalow housing local maritime and historical exhibits. Visakhapatnam hosts two of the largest ports in the country, the only city in India to do so. First submarine museum in south asia is in Visakhapatnam. It also has India's first and the oldest shipyard established way back in 1941. Visakhapatnam airport (VTZ) is the largest and busiest airport in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Both domestic and international flights ply from this airport.