18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18501 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Departure | 08:20 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| Arrival | 14:50 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,563 km |
| Journey duration | 30 hours 30 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 27 |
| Intermediate stops | 25 |
| Railway zone | South Coast Railway (SCOR) |
| Division | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) |
| Running days | Tuesday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 8:20 AM. It arrives at its destination, KOLLAM JN on Day 2 at 2:50 PM, covering a total distance of 1,563 km in 30 hours 30 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express runs on Tuesday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Visakhapatnam division of the South Coast Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VSKP | VISAKHAPATNAM | Day 1 | Source | 08:20 | 0 km | |
| 2 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 1 | 08:45 | 08:47 | 2 min | 18 km |
| 3 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 1 | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 min | 151 km |
| 4 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 1 | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2 min | 201 km |
| 5 | TDD | TADEPALLIGUDEM | Day 1 | 11:53 | 11:55 | 2 min | 243 km |
| 6 | EE | ELURU | Day 1 | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2 min | 291 km |
| 7 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 1 | 14:15 | 14:25 | 10 min | 350 km |
| 8 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 1 | 14:58 | 15:00 | 2 min | 382 km |
| 9 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 1 | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2 min | 489 km |
| 10 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 1 | 18:18 | 18:20 | 2 min | 605 km |
| 11 | GDR | GUDUR JN | Day 1 | 19:08 | 19:10 | 2 min | 643 km |
| 12 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 1 | 21:25 | 21:35 | 10 min | 726 km |
| 13 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 2 | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5 min | 850 km |
| 14 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 2 | 01:33 | 01:35 | 2 min | 934 km |
| 15 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 2 | 03:05 | 03:10 | 5 min | 1,058 km |
| 16 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5 min | 1,117 km |
| 17 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 2 | 04:53 | 04:55 | 2 min | 1,167 km |
| 18 | PTJ | PODANUR JN | Day 2 | 06:23 | 06:25 | 2 min | 1,210 km |
| 19 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 2 | 07:37 | 07:40 | 3 min | 1,261 km |
| 20 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 2 | 09:40 | 09:43 | 3 min | 1,336 km |
| 21 | AWY | ALUVA | Day 2 | 10:47 | 10:49 | 2 min | 1,391 km |
| 22 | ERN | ERNAKULAM TOWN | Day 2 | 11:15 | 11:20 | 5 min | 1,408 km |
| 23 | KTYM | KOTTAYAM | Day 2 | 12:22 | 12:25 | 3 min | 1,468 km |
| 24 | TRVL | TIRUVALLA | Day 2 | 12:50 | 12:51 | 1 min | 1,493 km |
| 25 | CNGR | CHENGANNUR | Day 2 | 13:01 | 13:03 | 2 min | 1,502 km |
| 26 | KYJ | KAYANKULAM JN | Day 2 | 13:28 | 13:30 | 2 min | 1,523 km |
| 27 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 2 | 14:50 | Destination | 1,563 km |
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express starts its journey from VISAKHAPATNAM and terminates at KOLLAM JN. The scheduled station sequence is: VISAKHAPATNAM, DUVVADA, SAMALKOT JN, RAJAMUNDRY, TADEPALLIGUDEM, ELURU, VIJAYAWADA JN, TENALI JN, ONGOLE, NELLORE, GUDUR JN, RENIGUNTA JN, KATPADI JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, SALEM JN, ERODE JN, TIRUPPUR, PODANUR JN, PALAKKAD JN, THRISUR, ALUVA, ERNAKULAM TOWN, KOTTAYAM, TIRUVALLA, CHENGANNUR, KAYANKULAM JN, KOLLAM JN.
Coach Position and Composition
18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01EOG
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04S1
- Position 05S2
- Position 06S3
- Position 07S4
- Position 08S5
- Position 09S6
- Position 10A1
- Position 11B1
- Position 12M1
- Position 13M2
- Position 14M3
- Position 15M4
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18SLRD
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | EOG |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | S1 |
| 05 | S2 |
| 06 | S3 |
| 07 | S4 |
| 08 | S5 |
| 09 | S6 |
| 10 | A1 |
| 11 | B1 |
| 12 | M1 |
| 13 | M2 |
| 14 | M3 |
| 15 | M4 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | SLRD |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express in Indian Rupees (INR)
| Class | Available fare details |
|---|---|
| 2AAC 2 Tier |
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| 3AAC 3 Tier |
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| 3EAC 3 Economy |
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| SLSleeper |
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| GNGeneral |
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Actual booking prices may vary depending on the date of journey, availability, quota, applicable charges and railway updates. Verify the current fare through official Indian Railways booking channels before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does this train depart from its originating station?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express departs from VISAKHAPATNAM at 8:20 AM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express terminates at KOLLAM JN (QLN).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-A1-B1-M1-M2-M3-M4-GEN-GEN-SLRD.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express covers a total distance of 1,563 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express operates on Tuesday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 18501 Visakhapatnam - Kollam Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.