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18501 VSKP QLN Express Running Status (Live)
18501 VSKP QLN Express departs Visakhapatnam (VSKP) at 08:20 and reaches Kollam Jn (QLN) at 14:50 on day 2, a journey of 30:30 hours covering 1574 km. It has 25 intermediate stops and runs on Tue.
Travel time
30:30 hrs
1574 km
Stops
27
25 intermediate
Typical classes
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18501 VSKP QLN Express Route & Timetable
| Station Name | Code | Arrives | Departs | Halt (min) | Day | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam | VSKP | Origin | 08:20 | -- | 1 | 0 |
| Duvvada | DVD | 08:45 | 08:47 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| Samalkot Jn | SLO | 10:28 | 10:30 | 2 | 1 | 151 |
| Rajamundry | RJY | 11:08 | 11:10 | 2 | 1 | 201 |
| Tadepalligudem | TDD | 11:53 | 11:55 | 2 | 1 | 243 |
| Eluru | EE | 12:33 | 12:35 | 2 | 1 | 291 |
| Vijayawada Jn | BZA | 14:15 | 14:25 | 10 | 1 | 350 |
| Tenali Jn | TEL | 14:58 | 15:00 | 2 | 1 | 382 |
| Ongole | OGL | 16:53 | 16:55 | 2 | 1 | 489 |
| Nellore | NLR | 18:18 | 18:20 | 2 | 1 | 605 |
| Gudur Jn | GDR | 19:08 | 19:10 | 2 | 1 | 643 |
| Renigunta Jn | RU | 21:25 | 21:35 | 10 | 1 | 726 |
| Katpadi Jn | KPD | 00:10 | 00:15 | 5 | 2 | 859 |
| Jolarpettai | JTJ | 01:33 | 01:35 | 2 | 2 | 943 |
| Salem Jn | SA | 03:05 | 03:10 | 5 | 2 | 1063 |
| Erode Jn | ED | 04:05 | 04:10 | 5 | 2 | 1125 |
| Tiruppur | TUP | 04:53 | 04:55 | 2 | 2 | 1175 |
| Podanur Jn | PTJ | 06:22 | 06:25 | 3 | 2 | 1219 |
| Palakkad | PGT | 07:30 | 07:40 | 10 | 2 | 1267 |
| Thrisur | TCR | 09:40 | 09:43 | 3 | 2 | 1345 |
| Aluva (Alwaye) | AWY | 10:47 | 10:49 | 2 | 2 | 1399 |
| Ernakulam Town | ERN | 11:15 | 11:20 | 5 | 2 | 1416 |
| Kottayam | KTYM | 12:22 | 12:25 | 3 | 2 | 1478 |
| Tiruvalla | TRVL | 12:50 | 12:51 | 1 | 2 | 1504 |
| Chengannur | CNGR | 13:01 | 13:03 | 2 | 2 | 1513 |
| Kayankulam | KYJ | 13:28 | 13:30 | 2 | 2 | 1533 |
| Kollam Jn | QLN | 14:50 | Destination | -- | 2 | 1574 |
Typical classes for 18501 VSKP QLN Express
Coach composition for 18501 VSKP QLN Express is not determined by category, so this page does not list train-specific classes or rupee fares. Look up fares from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Kollam Jn (QLN) for your travel date. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking.
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Platforms for 18501 VSKP QLN Express
The public timetable snapshot does not include platform numbers for this train. Platforms are allotted on the day of travel. When a platform is reported, it appears in live running status. Confirm on the station boards at Visakhapatnam (VSKP) and Kollam Jn (QLN) before you board.
Nearby stations on 18501 VSKP QLN Express
On the Visakhapatnam → Kollam Jn route
Scheduled halts from this train’s timetable. Open a station page for its live board and other trains.
Frequently Asked Questions
On which day does 18501 VSKP QLN Express run?▼
18501 VSKP QLN Express is scheduled once a week, on Tuesday, from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Kollam Junction (QLN). It is not shown as running on the other six days in this timetable snapshot.
What time does 18501 VSKP QLN Express leave Visakhapatnam and reach Kollam Junction?▼
18501 VSKP QLN Express is scheduled to depart Visakhapatnam (VSKP) at 08:20 and arrive Kollam Junction (QLN) at 14:50 on day 2. Scheduled journey time is 30:30 hours. Timings come from the public timetable snapshot — confirm on NTES or IRCTC before you travel.
Does 18501 VSKP QLN Express arrive the next day?▼
Yes. 18501 VSKP QLN Express is scheduled to reach Kollam Junction (QLN) on day 2 at 14:50, after leaving Visakhapatnam at 08:20. Plan pickups on that arrival day, not the departure date.
What are the main stops on 18501 VSKP QLN Express (Visakhapatnam to Kollam Junction)?▼
18501 VSKP QLN Express has 27 scheduled stations (25 intermediate). Notable stops include Duvvada, Visakhapatnam (DVD), Vijayawada Junction (BZA), Renigunta Junction (RU), Katpadi Junction (KPD), Salem Junction (SA), Erode Junction (ED), Palakkad (PGT), Ernakulam Town, Kochi (ERN). The full list with times is in the route table on this page.
How long does 18501 VSKP QLN Express halt at Vijayawada Junction?▼
The longest scheduled halt on this snapshot is 10 minutes at Vijayawada Junction (BZA), from 14:15 to 14:25 on day 1. Other stops may be shorter. Platform and actual halt can change on the day.
Can I board 18501 VSKP QLN Express at Vijayawada Junction (BZA)?▼
Yes, Vijayawada Junction is a scheduled halt. 18501 VSKP QLN Express is shown arriving at 14:15 and departing at 14:25 on day 1. Book the ticket with BZA as the boarding station on IRCTC.
How do I check fares for 18501 VSKP QLN Express from Visakhapatnam to Kollam Junction?▼
Coach composition for this mail is not determined by category, so this page does not guess train-specific classes or rupee amounts. Coach classes vary by train and date. Check IRCTC before booking. Use the fare lookup for train 18501 from VSKP to QLN, then book on IRCTC.
What is the return train from Kollam Junction to Visakhapatnam?▼
18502 QLN VSKP Express is the matching service in this catalogue from Kollam Junction (QLN) back to Visakhapatnam (VSKP). Open that train page for its timetable. Pairing is taken from the schedule snapshot, not from a live rake link.
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Related trains
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About 18501 VSKP QLN Express
18501 VSKP QLN Express is a mail train operated by Indian Railways on the Visakhapatnam to Kollam Jn route. The train runs on Tue with a journey time of 30:30 hours covering a distance of 1574 km.
It has 27 stops, including Visakhapatnam, Duvvada, Samalkot Jn, Rajamundry, Tadepalligudem, Eluru and 21 more.
Check live running status before you travel. Platform numbers are not in this timetable snapshot and can change, so confirm on the station boards as well.
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