22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express

Train Information

Key information for 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express
Train number22870
Train nameMGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express
Train typeSUPERFAST
Source stationPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL (MAS)
Departure10:00 · Day 1
Destination stationVISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP)
Arrival22:30 · Day 1
Total distance778 km
Journey duration12 hours 30 minutes
Scheduled stations13
Intermediate stops11
Railway zoneSouthern Railway (SR)
DivisionChennai (MAS)
Running daysTuesday
Travel classes2A, 3A, SL, GEN

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express is a SUPERFAST type train operated by Indian Railways. It departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 10:00 AM. It arrives at its destination, VISAKHAPATNAM on Day 1 at 10:30 PM, covering a total distance of 778 km in 12 hours 30 minutes, with 11 intermediate scheduled stops.

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express runs on Tuesday and offers travel classes 2A, 3A, SL, GEN. The train is operated by the Chennai division of the Southern Railway zone of Indian Railways.

Train Route and Timetable

Station-wise route and timetable for 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express
StopStation codeStation nameJourney dayArrivalDepartureHaltDistance
1MASPURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTLDay 1Source10:000 km
2GDRGUDUR JNDay 111:4811:502 min135 km
3NLRNELLOREDay 112:1812:202 min174 km
4OGLONGOLEDay 113:4913:501 min290 km
5BZAVIJAYAWADA JNDay 116:1016:2010 min428 km
6EEELURUDay 117:0417:051 min488 km
7RJYRAJAMUNDRYDay 118:2818:302 min577 km
8SLOSAMALKOT JNDay 119:1419:151 min628 km
9TUNITUNIDay 119:5920:001 min681 km
10NASPNARASINGAPALLIDay 120:3920:401 min728 km
11AKPANAKAPALLEDay 120:5420:551 min745 km
12DVDDUVVADADay 121:4021:422 min761 km
13VSKPVISAKHAPATNAMDay 122:30Destination778 km

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express starts its journey from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL and terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM. The scheduled station sequence is: PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL, GUDUR JN, NELLORE, ONGOLE, VIJAYAWADA JN, ELURU, RAJAMUNDRY, SAMALKOT JN, TUNI, NARASINGAPALLI, ANAKAPALLE, DUVVADA, VISAKHAPATNAM.

Coach Position and Composition

22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express indicative coach position

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

  1. Position 01SLRD
  2. Position 02GEN
  3. Position 03GEN
  4. Position 04S7
  5. Position 05S6
  6. Position 06S5
  7. Position 07S4
  8. Position 08S3
  9. Position 09S2
  10. Position 10S1
  11. Position 11A1
  12. Position 12B5
  13. Position 13B4
  14. Position 14B3
  15. Position 15B2
  16. Position 16B1
  17. Position 17GEN
  18. Position 18GEN
  19. Position 19EOG
Coach positionCoach code
01SLRD
02GEN
03GEN
04S7
05S6
06S5
07S4
08S3
09S2
10S1
11A1
12B5
13B4
14B3
15B2
16B1
17GEN
18GEN
19EOG

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

Train Fare and Ticket Prices

Estimated class-wise fares for 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express in Indian Rupees (INR)

ClassAvailable fare details
2AAC 2 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,665
Child fare
₹830
Adult Tatkal fare
₹2,135
Child Tatkal fare
₹1,305
3AAC 3 Tier
Adult fare
₹1,190
Child fare
₹600
Adult Tatkal fare
₹1,520
Child Tatkal fare
₹930
SLSleeper
Adult fare
₹465
Child fare
₹255
Adult Tatkal fare
₹585
Child Tatkal fare
₹380
GNGeneral
Adult fare
₹220
Child fare
₹115

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 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express departs from PURATCHI THALAIVAR DR. MGR CTL at 10:00 AM.

What is the final destination of this train?

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express terminates at VISAKHAPATNAM (VSKP).

What is the coach position of this train?

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express has the following coach composition: ENG-SLRD-GEN-GEN-S7-S6-S5-S4-S3-S2-S1-A1-B5-B4-B3-B2-B1-GEN-GEN-EOG.

What is the total travel distance of this train?

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express covers a total distance of 778 km.

On which days does this train operate?

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express operates on Tuesday.

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

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express has 11 intermediate scheduled stops between its originating and terminating stations.

Which travel classes are available on this train?

Train 22870 MGR Chennai Ctrl - Visakhapatnam Weekly SF Express offers the following travel classes: 2A, 3A, SL, GEN.