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VSKP/Visakhapatnam Junction (8 PFs)
Local Name: Vizag / Waltair
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Updated: Sep 10 (18:43)
Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) is a major railway station located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is a bustling hub with 8 platforms, offering a wide range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Bay of Bengal, which is just a short distance from the station.

Tourism

Kanaka Durga Temple: A famous Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Simhachalam Temple: A renowned temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known for its chariot festival.
Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple: A revered temple dedicated to Lord Narasimha.
St. Paul's Church: A historic church with beautiful architecture.
Masjid-e-Khizr: An ancient mosque with a rich history.

Food

Annapurna Restaurant: Famous for its delicious South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Govinda's: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Saravana Bhavan: Known for its authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Sangeetha Vegetarian Restaurant: Offers a mix of North and South Indian vegetarian dishes.
Subway: A popular fast food chain serving fresh sandwiches and salads.

Station Address

Gnanapuram, Railway New Colony, Visakhapatnam, pin - 530004
State: Andhra Pradesh
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-1
Zone: ECoR/East Coast   Division: Waltair
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Oct 13 (14:23) Indian Railways to Swap Vande Bharat Express Rakes in Chhattisgarh to Improve Occupancy
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CG : दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम, बिलासपुर-नागपुर वंदेभारत को लेकर बड़ा अपडेट,

Two Vande Bharat Express trains are currently operational in Chhattisgarh. The Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat is almost always full, operating with only 8 coaches, resulting in limited seating and an occupancy rate of 117%, with waiting lists on many days. Conversely, the Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat operates with 16 coaches but faces low...
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passenger turnout, with 83% of seats remaining empty. This situation is causing significant losses for the Indian Railways. To address this, the Railways are considering swapping the rakes (coaches) of these two trains, putting the 16-coach rake of the Durg-Visakhapatnam train on the Bilaspur-Nagpur route and vice versa. This would increase the seating capacity on the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat, making it easier for passengers to get confirmed tickets. Additionally, the Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat with its reduced 8-coach rake is expected to see an occupancy rate over 50%. The rakes swap is expected to benefit the Railways by mitigating their losses. Furthermore, the Railways are considering adjusting the timetables of these trains. The Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat currently arrives in Raipur at 6:13 AM, followed by the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat at 8:01 AM. The Railways are exploring the possibility of having the Durg-Visakhapatnam train arrive in Raipur 5 minutes after the Bilaspur-Nagpur train. This would potentially allow passengers from Bilaspur to access the Vande Bharat train service for Visakhapatnam, while also increasing the occupancy of the Durg-Visakhapatnam train.

Chhattisgarh mein do Vande Bharat Express trains chal rahi hain. Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat almost house full chalti hai. Is train mein sirf 8 coaches hain, toh baithne ki jagah bhi kam hai. Iske wajah se occupancy 117% tak jaati hai aur kai din waiting list bhi chalti hai. Dusri taraf, Durg...
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Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train mein 16 coaches hain, lekin isme passengers nahin mil rahe hain. Train almost khali rehti hai, 83% seats khali jaati hain. Railway ko isse bahut nuksan ho raha hai. Ab railway Chhattisgarh ke Durg-Visakhapatnam ki train ke 16 coaches ko Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat train ke 8 coaches ke saath badal dene ka soch raha hai. Isse Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat train ke passengers ko fayda hoga. Train mein bahut baithne ki jagah hone se passengers ko confirm ticket mil payegi. Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat mein bhi 8 coaches hone se 50% se zyada occupancy ho jaayegi. Isse railway ko bhi fayda hoga, unke nuksan ki bharpaai ho jaayegi. In trains ka timetable bhi badal sakta hai. Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train subah 6:13 baje Raipur pahunchti hai. Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat subah 8:01 baje Raipur pahunchti hai. Railway yeh soch raha hai ki Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train ko Bilaspur-Nagpur train ke pahunchne ke 5 minute baad Raipur pahunchane ka, isse Bilaspur ke passengers ko Visakhapatnam tak Vande Bharat train ki facility milegi aur Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat train bhi almost house full chalne lagegi.
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रायपुर. छत्तीसगढ़ में दो वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस का परिचालन हो रहा है. बिलासपुर-नागपुर वंदे भारत लगभग हाउस फुल चल रही है. इस ट्रेन का परिचालन मात्र 8 कोच के साथ किया जा रहा है. ऐसे में बर्थ की संख्या भी कम है. हालात यह है कि ट्रेन की एक्यूपेसी 117 प्रतिशत तक पहुंच जाती है. मतलब कई दिन तो ट्रेन में वेटिंग लिस्ट चलती है. दूसरी तरफ दुर्ग विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत ट्रेन का परिचालन 16 कोच के साथ किया जा रहा है. इस ट्रेन में सफर करने के लिए यात्री नहीं मिल रहे है. लगभग पूरी ट्रेन खाली रहती है.

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जा रहा है कि 83 प्रतिशत बर्थ खाली जा रही है. ऐसे में रेलवे को भारी नुकसान का सामना करना पड़ रहा है. रेलवे अब छत्तीसगढ़ दुर्ग-विशाखापट्‌नम में 16 कोच, 83 प्रतिशत बर्थ रहती है खाली प्रतिशत एक्यूपेंसी की इन दोनों बंदे भारत टेन के रैकों की बदला-बदली करने पर विचार कर रहा है. मतलब दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम ट्रेन के 16 रैक को बिलासपुर-नागपुर वंदे भारत ट्रेन के 8 रैंक के साथ बदला जाएगा. इसका सीधा लाभ बिलासपुर-नागपुर बंदे भारत ट्रेन के यात्रियों को मिलेगा.

ट्रेन में पर्याप्त बर्थ होने से यात्रियों को कंफर्म टिकट मिलेगी. दूसरी दुर्ग- विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत को 8 रैंक के साथ चलाने पर एक्यूपेसी 50 प्रतिशत से अधिक हो जाएगी. मतलब ट्रेन की 50 प्रतिशत से ज्यादा बर्थ में यात्री नजर आएंगे. रैकों के एक्सचेंज का फायदा रेलवे को भी है. रैंकों की अदला-बदला से रेलवे को अपने नुकसान की भरपाई करने में मद्द मिलेगी.

ट्रेनों का बदल सकता है टाइम-टेबल

दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत ट्रेन की लगभग खाली चल रही है. ऐसे में रेलवे दूसरे विकल्प पर भी विचार कर रही है. दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत ट्रेन सुबह 6.13 बजे रायपुर पहुंची है. इसके करीब 2 घंटे बाद बिलासपुर-नागपुर बंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस ट्रेन सुबह 8.01 बजे रायपुर रेलवे स्टेशन पहुंचती है. रेलवे इन दोनों ट्रेनों के टाइम टेबल में परिवर्तन करना चाहती है. मतलब बिलासपुर-नागपुर वंदे भारत ट्रेन के रायपुर पहुंचे के 5 मिनट बाद दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत ट्रेन रायपुर पहुंचे. इससे बिलासपुर के यात्रियों को विशाखापट्नम तक के लिए वंदे भारत ट्रेन की सुविधा मिलेगी. दूसरी तरफ दुर्ग-विशाखापट्नम वंदे भारत एक्सप्रेस लगभग हाउस फुल चलने लगेगी.
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I don't think such useless and dumb news articles should be shared on IRI. Everybody knows BSP NGP was a white elephant and improved with the occupancy all because of the replacement of rakes. It seems near to impossible that it'll again be given a 16 coach rake.
Regarding Durg VSKP, the rake should either be swapped with a 8 coacher (YPR SC etc.) or the VB should be entirely scrapped.
It's high time IR is running such empty VBs and doing nothing to improve upon their services.
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Oct 11 (11:57) Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express Struggles with Low Passenger Numbers Amidst High Ticket Prices
Entry# 6215855   
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Oct 11 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 11 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Oct 11 2024 (11:57)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Vande Bharata Train: दुर्ग-विशाखापतनम वंदे भारत को नहीं मिल रहे यात्री, नुकसान से बचने रेलवे ले सकता है बड़ा फैसला

The Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express, launched on September 20th, is facing a significant passenger shortage, causing concern for the Indian Railways. Despite having 1128 seats, the train averages only 150-170 passengers daily. The primary reason for this is the high ticket price, which has dampened passenger enthusiasm. The Railways are...
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monitoring passenger numbers through the Diwali festival, and if the low occupancy persists, they may consider reducing the number of coaches, similar to the Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express. The Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express's fare for a first-class AC seat is INR 2100, compared to INR 905 for a third-class AC seat on the Samata Express, which is heavily utilized, highlighting the impact of fare differences on passenger demand.

20 September ko chalu hui Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express mein passengers ka kafi kami hai, jisse Railway ko tension ho raha hai. 1128 seats wali train mein average sirf 150-170 passengers hi travel kar rahe hain. Iska main reason hai high ticket price, jisse passengers ka interest...
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kam hai. Railway Diwali festival tak dekh rahi hai ki passengers badhenge ya nahi. Agar aise hi empty seats rahi to Bilaspur-Nagpur Vande Bharat Express ki tarah, isme coaches bhi kam kar diye jayenge. Durg-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express ka first class AC seat ka fare INR 2100 hai, jabki Samata Express mein third class AC seat ka fare INR 905 hai. Samata Express completely packed hai, isse pata chal raha hai ki fare ka passengers ke travel par kitna impact hota hai.
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Unwanted route par VB chalaenge to yahi hoga. Guess there are numerous other worthy routes which can sustain a VB in IR.
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लेकिन दक्षिण पूर्व मध्य रेलवे के रेलफैंस इस कड़वी सच्चाई को स्वीकार करने के लिए तैयार ही नहीं हैं तो ऐसी मानसिकता का क्या ही किया जाए।
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Bro, I think North Indian cities are more intricately connected to the northern cities and same with southern Indian cities( where people travel not only for jobs but also to their families and other purposes.)
This can also be seen as more direct no of flights From North to North and South to South rather than North to South (except metro cities where people from all parts of India resides in big no due to jobs and other opportunities). Thus,Population and size of cities has less role to play if not fully.
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why I think Nagpur/ Kolkata VB getting more pax than vizag from Raipur and Bhubaneswar respectively
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Oct 08 (20:38) Vande Bharat Express Attacked Again: Stone Pelting Incident Near Kesinga
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Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Vande Bharat Train: विशाखापट्टनम से दुर्ग आ रही वंदेभारत एक्सप्रेस पर फिर पथराव, कोच का टूटा शीशा, यात्रियों में हड़कंप

The Vande Bharat Express train traveling from Visakhapatnam to Durg was again targeted by stone pelting near Kesinga railway station. The incident resulted in the shattering of a window on Coach C4, causing panic among passengers. Passengers immediately reported the incident to the TTE, who then informed the RPF and GRP....
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This is not the first instance of such an attack on the Vande Bharat Express, as a similar incident occurred near Khariar Road on September 28. Following this incident, the railway authorities are investigating the matter and ensuring passenger safety by appealing to passengers to report any suspicious activity to the Railway Protection Force.

Visakhapatnam se Durg aati Vande Bharat Express pe Kesinga railway station ke paas fir se patthar maar diya gaya. Is incident mein Coach C4 ka kaanch tut gaya, jisse passengers mein hadkampa mach gaya. Passengers ne jaldi se TTE se shikayat ki, aur fir RPF aur GRP ko bataya. Ye pehli...
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baar nahi hai jab Vande Bharat Express ko nishana banaya gaya. Pehle 28 September ko bhi Khariar Road ke paas yeh incident hua tha. Is baar ki ghatna ne railway administration ki suraksha vyavastha pe sawaal uthaye hain. Railway officials ka kehna hai ki woh passengers ki suraksha ke liye serious hain aur aise cases ki jaanch ki jaa rahi hai. Railway administration ne passengers se appeal ki hai ki agar woh koi abnormal activity dekhein to jaldi se Railway Protection Force ko inform karen.
Oct 05 (20:35) East Coast Railway Launches Special Trains to Handle Festive Season Rush
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Oct 05 2024 (20:35)
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East Coast Railway Ropes In More Special Trains to Meet Festive Rush About Us

East Coast Railway has introduced 27 pairs of Special Trains and 14 passing-through trains to handle the increased passenger demand during the festive season. These trains will operate until the last week of November 2024, offering additional capacity for over 5.32 lakh passengers. The Special Trains are leaving from various major...
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stations across East Coast Railway's jurisdiction, including Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur, Visakhapatnam, Brahmapur, Srikakulam, and Cuttack, heading towards popular destinations like Dhanbad, Yesvantpur, Patna, Nizamuddin, Udhna (Surat), Kolkata, Gwalior, Santragachhi, Shalimar, Bhanjapur (Baripada), Erode, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Tirupati, Chennai, Kollam, Araku, Nanded, and Hyderabad. Passengers can check schedules and availability through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES), East Coast Railway's Social Media Platforms, and PRS Enquiry Counters at Railway Stations.

East Coast Railway ne festive season mein badhte hue passenger demand ko handle karne ke liye 27 pairs of Special Trains aur 14 passing-through trains start kiye hain. Ye trains November 2024 ke last week tak chalenge, aur 5.32 lakh se zyada passengers ke liye additional capacity provide karenge. Special Trains...
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ECoR jurisdiction ke different major stations se nikalenge, jaise Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur, Visakhapatnam, Brahmapur, Srikakulam, aur Cuttack, aur popular destinations jaise Dhanbad, Yesvantpur, Patna, Nizamuddin, Udhna (Surat), Kolkata, Gwalior, Santragachhi, Shalimar, Bhanjapur (Baripada), Erode, Secunderabad, Bengaluru, Tirupati, Chennai, Kollam, Araku, Nanded, aur Hyderabad ja rahe hain. Passengers National Train Enquiry System (NTES), East Coast Railway's Social Media Platforms, aur Railway Stations ke PRS Enquiry Counters se schedule aur availability check kar sakte hain.
Sep 30 (21:03) Vande Bharat Express Attacked by Stone-Pelting in Odisha
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Sep 30 2024 (21:03)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by Vidarbha~/917727

Sep 30 2024 (21:03)
Station Tag: Durg Junction/DURG added by Vidarbha~/917727

Sep 30 2024 (21:03)
Station Tag: Visakhapatnam Junction/VSKP added by Vidarbha~/917727

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Train Tag: Visakhapatnam - Durg Vande Bharat Express/20830 added by Vidarbha~/917727

Sep 30 2024 (21:03)
Train Tag: Durg - Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express/20829 added by Vidarbha~/917727
Vande Bharat: विशाखापत्तनम से दुर्ग जा रही वंदे भारत ट्रेन पर पथराव, 34-35 की खिड़की पर हुई पत्थरबाजी

On Saturday night around 9:30 pm, the Vande Bharat Express travelling from Visakhapatnam to Durg was attacked by unknown individuals near Khariar Road railway station in Nuapada district of Odisha. Appal Naidu, a resident of Bhilai travelling on the train, reported that a stone was thrown at the window of coach...
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E-2, seat numbers 34-35, just before the train reached Khariar Road station, causing the window pane to crack. This incident comes after a similar stone-pelting incident on September 13 during the trial run of the train near Mahasamund, for which three individuals were arrested.

Saturday raat 9:30 ke aaspaas, Visakhapatnam se Durg ja rahi Vande Bharat Express pe Odisha ke Nuapada district mein Khariar Road railway station ke paas unknown logon ne pattharbaazi ki. Train mein travel kar rahe Bhilai resident Appal Naidu ne bataya ki Khariar Road station pe pahunchne ke pehle, unke coach...
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E-2 ki seat number 34-35 ki khidki pe patthar maara gaya. Isse khidki ka sheesha darak gaya. Yaad rakhiye ki is train ke trial ke during 13 September ko bhi Mahasamund ke paas pattharbaazi hui thi. Is case mein teen logo ko arrest bhi kiya gaya tha.
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