18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express
Train Information
| Train number | 18568 |
|---|---|
| Train name | Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express |
| Train type | MAIL EXPRESS |
| Source station | KOLLAM JN (QLN) |
| Departure | 19:35 · Day 1 |
| Destination station | VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP) |
| Arrival | 23:45 · Day 2 |
| Total distance | 1,578 km |
| Journey duration | 28 hours 10 minutes |
| Scheduled stations | 34 |
| Intermediate stops | 32 |
| Railway zone | Southern Railway (SR) |
| Division | Thiruvananthapuram (TVC) |
| Running days | Friday |
| Travel classes | 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN |
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express is a MAIL EXPRESS type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from KOLLAM JN at 7:35 PM. It arrives at its destination, VISAKHAPATNAM on Day 2 at 11:45 PM, covering a total distance of 1,578 km in 28 hours 10 minutes, with 32 intermediate scheduled stops.
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express runs on Friday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, 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 | 19:35 | 0 km | |
| 2 | STKT | SASTHANKOTTA | Day 1 | 19:54 | 19:55 | 1 min | 20 km |
| 3 | KPY | KARUNAGAPPALLI | Day 1 | 20:04 | 20:05 | 1 min | 27 km |
| 4 | KYJ | KAYANKULAM JN | Day 1 | 20:18 | 20:20 | 2 min | 41 km |
| 5 | MVLK | MAVELIKARA | Day 1 | 20:33 | 20:34 | 1 min | 49 km |
| 6 | CNGR | CHENGANNUR | Day 1 | 20:45 | 20:47 | 2 min | 61 km |
| 7 | TRVL | TIRUVALLA | Day 1 | 20:56 | 20:57 | 1 min | 70 km |
| 8 | CGY | CHANGANASSERI | Day 1 | 21:06 | 21:07 | 1 min | 78 km |
| 9 | KTYM | KOTTAYAM | Day 1 | 21:27 | 21:30 | 3 min | 96 km |
| 10 | ERN | ERNAKULAM TOWN | Day 1 | 22:55 | 23:00 | 5 min | 156 km |
| 11 | AWY | ALUVA | Day 1 | 23:23 | 23:25 | 2 min | 172 km |
| 12 | IJK | IRINJALAKUDA | Day 1 | 23:54 | 23:55 | 1 min | 203 km |
| 13 | TCR | THRISUR | Day 2 | 00:22 | 00:25 | 3 min | 227 km |
| 14 | PGT | PALAKKAD JN | Day 2 | 01:57 | 02:00 | 3 min | 303 km |
| 15 | CBE | COIMBATORE JN | Day 2 | 03:25 | 03:30 | 5 min | 360 km |
| 16 | TUP | TIRUPPUR | Day 2 | 04:10 | 04:15 | 5 min | 411 km |
| 17 | ED | ERODE JN | Day 2 | 05:05 | 05:15 | 10 min | 461 km |
| 18 | SA | SALEM JN | Day 2 | 06:07 | 06:10 | 3 min | 520 km |
| 19 | JTJ | JOLARPETTAI JN | Day 2 | 08:03 | 08:05 | 2 min | 644 km |
| 20 | KPD | KATPADI JN | Day 2 | 09:05 | 09:10 | 5 min | 728 km |
| 21 | RU | RENIGUNTA JN | Day 2 | 11:00 | 11:10 | 10 min | 851 km |
| 22 | GDR | GUDUR JN | Day 2 | 12:38 | 12:40 | 2 min | 935 km |
| 23 | NLR | NELLORE | Day 2 | 13:13 | 13:15 | 2 min | 973 km |
| 24 | SKM | SINGARAYAKONDA | Day 2 | 14:14 | 14:15 | 1 min | 1,061 km |
| 25 | OGL | ONGOLE | Day 2 | 14:53 | 14:55 | 2 min | 1,089 km |
| 26 | BPP | BAPATLA | Day 2 | 15:38 | 15:40 | 2 min | 1,153 km |
| 27 | TEL | TENALI JN | Day 2 | 16:18 | 16:20 | 2 min | 1,196 km |
| 28 | BZA | VIJAYAWADA JN | Day 2 | 17:00 | 17:10 | 10 min | 1,227 km |
| 29 | EE | ELURU | Day 2 | 17:58 | 18:00 | 2 min | 1,287 km |
| 30 | RJY | RAJAMUNDRY | Day 2 | 19:28 | 19:30 | 2 min | 1,377 km |
| 31 | SLO | SAMALKOT JN | Day 2 | 20:13 | 20:15 | 2 min | 1,427 km |
| 32 | YLM | ELAMANCHILI | Day 2 | 21:34 | 21:35 | 1 min | 1,520 km |
| 33 | DVD | DUVVADA | Day 2 | 22:48 | 22:50 | 2 min | 1,560 km |
| 34 | VSKP | VISAKHAPATNAM | Day 2 | 23:45 | Destination | 1,578 km |
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express starts its journey from KOLLAM JN and terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM. The scheduled station sequence is: KOLLAM JN, SASTHANKOTTA, KARUNAGAPPALLI, KAYANKULAM JN, MAVELIKARA, CHENGANNUR, TIRUVALLA, CHANGANASSERI, KOTTAYAM, ERNAKULAM TOWN, ALUVA, IRINJALAKUDA, THRISUR, PALAKKAD JN, COIMBATORE JN, TIRUPPUR, ERODE JN, SALEM JN, JOLARPETTAI JN, KATPADI JN, RENIGUNTA JN, GUDUR JN, NELLORE, SINGARAYAKONDA, ONGOLE, BAPATLA, TENALI JN, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, ELAMANCHILI, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.
Coach Position and Composition
18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express indicative coach position
Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).
- Position 01SLRD
- Position 02GEN
- Position 03GEN
- Position 04S6
- Position 05S5
- Position 06S4
- Position 07S3
- Position 08S2
- Position 09S1
- Position 10A2
- Position 11A1
- Position 12M1
- Position 13B7
- Position 14B6
- Position 15B5
- Position 16B4
- Position 17B3
- Position 18B2
- Position 19B1
- Position 20GEN
- Position 21GEN
- Position 22EOG
| Coach position | Coach code |
|---|---|
| 01 | SLRD |
| 02 | GEN |
| 03 | GEN |
| 04 | S6 |
| 05 | S5 |
| 06 | S4 |
| 07 | S3 |
| 08 | S2 |
| 09 | S1 |
| 10 | A2 |
| 11 | A1 |
| 12 | M1 |
| 13 | B7 |
| 14 | B6 |
| 15 | B5 |
| 16 | B4 |
| 17 | B3 |
| 18 | B2 |
| 19 | B1 |
| 20 | GEN |
| 21 | GEN |
| 22 | EOG |
Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.
Train Fare and Ticket Prices
Estimated class-wise fares for 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly 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 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express departs from KOLLAM JN at 7:35 PM.
What is the final destination of this train?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP).
What is the coach position of this train?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-A2-A1-M1-B7-B6-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-GEN-GEN-EOG.
What is the total travel distance of this train?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express covers a total distance of 1,578 km.
On which days does this train operate?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express operates on Friday.
How many stations does this train stop at along its route?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express has 32 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.
Which travel classes are available on this train?
Train 18568 Kollam - Visakhapatnam Weekly Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.