22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express
Train number22853
Train nameShalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationSHALIMAR (SHM)
Departure18:15 · Day 1
Destination stationVISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
Arrival08:15 · Day 2
Total distance879 km
Journey duration14 hours
Scheduled stations16
Intermediate stops14
Railway zoneSouth Eastern Railway (SER)
DivisionKharagpur (KGP)
Running daysTuesday
Travel classes1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from SHALIMAR at 6:15 PM. It arrives at its destination, VISAKHAPATNAM on Day 2 at 8:15 AM, covering a total distance of 879 km in 14 hours, with 14 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express runs on Tuesday and offers travel classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Kharagpur division of the South Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1SHMSHALIMARDay 1Source18:150 km
2SRCSANTRAGACHI JNDay 118:3018:322 min5 km
3KGPKHARAGPUR JNDay 120:0020:055 min113 km
4BLSBALASOREDay 121:2521:305 min234 km
5BHCBHADRAKHDay 122:2522:272 min293 km
6JJKRJAJPUR K ROADDay 122:5022:522 min337 km
7CTCCUTTACKDay 200:0500:105 min409 km
8BBSBHUBANESWARDay 200:4500:505 min436 km
9KURKHURDA ROAD JNDay 201:0001:1010 min455 km
10BAMBRAHMAPURDay 202:5002:522 min602 km
11SPTSOMPETADay 203:4503:472 min644 km
12PSAPALASADay 204:2004:222 min676 km
13CHESRIKAKULAM ROADDay 205:2305:252 min748 km
14VZMVIZIANAGRAM JNDay 206:2006:255 min818 km
15SCMSIMHACHALAMDay 207:1807:202 min871 km
16VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 208:15Destination879 km

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express starts its journey from SHALIMAR and terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM. The scheduled station sequence is: SHALIMAR, SANTRAGACHI JN, KHARAGPUR JN, BALASORE, BHADRAKH, JAJPUR K ROAD, CUTTACK, BHUBANESWAR, KHURDA ROAD JN, BRAHMAPUR, SOMPETA, PALASA, SRIKAKULAM ROAD, VIZIANAGRAM JN, SIMHACHALAM, VISAKHAPATNAM.

Coach Position and Composition

22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express indicative coach position

Locomotive: ENG / LOCO (shown separately from coach numbering).

  1. Position 01EOG
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S1
  5. Position 05S2
  6. Position 06S3
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S5
  9. Position 09S6
  10. Position 10PC
  11. Position 11M1
  12. Position 12M2
  13. Position 13B1
  14. Position 14B2
  15. Position 15B3
  16. Position 16B4
  17. Position 17A1
  18. Position 18A2
  19. Position 19H1
  20. Position 20GEN
  21. Position 21GEN
  22. Position 22SLRD
Coach positionCoach code
01EOG
02GEN
03GEN
04S1
05S2
06S3
07S4
08S5
09S6
10PC
11M1
12M2
13B1
14B2
15B3
16B4
17A1
18A2
19H1
20GEN
21GEN
22SLRD

Note: The coach position may change due to various circumstances.

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
1AFirst AC
Adult fare
₹2,995
Child fare
₹1,535
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,795
Child fare
₹900
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,305
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,410
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,280
Child fare
₹650
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,635
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,005
3EAC 3 Economy
Adult fare
₹1,195
Child fare
₹770
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,525
Child Tatkal fare
₹935
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹500
Child fare
₹270
Adult Tatkal fare
₹635
Child Tatkal fare
₹410
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹240
Child fare
₹125

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 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express departs from SHALIMAR at 6:15 PM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-EOG-GEN-GEN-S1-S2-S3-S4-S5-S6-PC-M1-M2-B1-B2-B3-B4-A1-A2-H1-GEN-GEN-SLRD.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express covers a total distance of 879 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express operates on Tuesday.

How many stations does this train stop at along its route?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express has 14 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 22853 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam SF Express offers the following travel classes: 1A, 2A, 3A, 3E, SL, GEN.