18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18502 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| Departure | 17:20 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Arrival | 23:00 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,565 km |
| Journey duration | 29 hours 40 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 27 |
| Intermediate stops | 25 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Wednesday |
| Travel classes | 3E, CC, 2S, GEN |
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KOLLAM JN at 5:20 PM. It arrives at its destination, VISAKHAPATNAM on Day 2 at 11:00 PM, covering a total distance of 1,565 km in 29 hours 40 minutes, with 25 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express runs on Wednesday and offers travel classes 3E, CC, 2S, GEN. The train is operated by the Thiruvananthapuram division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Train Route and Timetable
| Stop | Station code | Station name | Journey day | Arrival | Departure | Halt | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QLN | KOLLAM JN | Day 1 | Source | 17:20 | 0 km | |
| 2 | KYJ | KAYANKULAM JN | Day 1 | 17:52 | 17:54 | 2 min | 41 km |
| 3 | CNGR | CHENGANNUR | Day 1 | 18:15 | 18:17 | 2 min | 61 km |
| 4 | TRVL | TIRUVALLA | Day 1 | 18:27 | 18:28 | 1 min | 70 km |
| 5 | KTYM | KOTTAYAM | Day 1 | 19:02 | 19:05 | 3 min | 96 km |
| 6 | ERN | ERNAKULAM TOWN | Day 1 | 20:40 | 20:45 | 5 min | 156 km |
| 7 | AWY | ALUVA | Day 1 | 21:10 | 21:12 | 2 min | 172 km |
| 8 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 1 | 22:02 | 22:05 | 3 min | 227 km |
| 9 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 1 | 23:47 | 23:50 | 3 min | 303 km |
| 10 | PTJ | PODANUR JN | Day 2 | 01:00 | 01:02 | 2 min | 354 km |
| 11 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 2 | 02:03 | 02:05 | 2 min | 398 km |
| 12 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5 min | 448 km |
| 13 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 2 | 04:27 | 04:30 | 3 min | 507 km |
| 14 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 2 | 06:50 | 06:52 | 2 min | 631 km |
| 15 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 2 | 08:10 | 08:15 | 5 min | 715 km |
| 16 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 2 | 10:15 | 10:25 | 10 min | 838 km |
| 17 | GDR | GUDUR JN | Day 2 | 11:48 | 11:50 | 2 min | 922 km |
| 18 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 2 | 12:18 | 12:20 | 2 min | 960 km |
| 19 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 2 | 13:48 | 13:50 | 2 min | 1,076 km |
| 20 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 2 | 15:18 | 15:20 | 2 min | 1,183 km |
| 21 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 16:10 | 16:20 | 10 min | 1,214 km |
| 22 | EE | ELURU | Day 2 | 17:03 | 17:05 | 2 min | 1,274 km |
| 23 | TDD | TADEPALLIGUDEM | Day 2 | 17:43 | 17:45 | 2 min | 1,322 km |
| 24 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 18:28 | 18:30 | 2 min | 1,364 km |
| 25 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 19:13 | 19:15 | 2 min | 1,414 km |
| 26 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 2 | 21:40 | 21:42 | 2 min | 1,547 km |
| 27 | VSKP | VISAKHAPATNAM | Day 2 | 23:00 | Destination | 1,565 km |
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express starts its journey from KOLLAM JN and terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM. The scheduled station sequence is: KOLLAM JN, KAYANKULAM JN, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, KOTTAYAM, ERNAKULAM TOWN, ALUVA, THRISUR, PALAKKAD JN, PODANUR JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, KATPADI JN, RENIGUNTA JN, GUDUR JN, NELLORE, ONGOLE, TENALI JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, TADEPALLIGUDEM, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.
Coach Position and Composition
18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04M4
- Position 05M3
- Position 06M2
- Position 07M1
- Position 08B1
- Position 09A1
- Position 10S6
- Position 11S5
- Position 12S4
- Position 13S3
- Position 14S2
- Position 15S1
- Position 16GEN
- Position 17GEN
- Position 18EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | M4 |
| 05 | M3 |
| 06 | M2 |
| 07 | M1 |
| 08 | B1 |
| 09 | A1 |
| 10 | S6 |
| 11 | S5 |
| 12 | S4 |
| 13 | S3 |
| 14 | S2 |
| 15 | S1 |
| 16 | GEN |
| 17 | GEN |
| 18 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam 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 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express departs from KOLLAM JN at 5:20 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-M4-M3-M2-M1-B1-A1-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express covers a total distance of 1,565 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express operates on Wednesday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express has 25 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 18502 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Express offers the following travel classes: 3E, CC, 2S, GEN.