18519 Visakhapatnam - Mumbai LTT Express | Full Journey | Branch Line Premium Train| Indian Railways

Welcome aboard the 18519 Visakhapatnam – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) Express, one of the most important long-distance daily trains connecting the port city of Visakhapatnam with Mumbai, India's financial capital. In this video, experience the complete journey featuring powerful electric locomotive action, station halts, scenic landscapes, high-speed running, and railfanning moments across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The 18519/18520 Express is a lifeline for thousands of passengers every day, providing direct connectivity between the East Coast and Western India for migrant workers, students, business travellers, tourists, and families. 🗓️ Train History 🔹 Introduction: The train was introduced to provide seamless rail connectivity between North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Mumbai, one of India's busiest travel corridors. 🔹 Importance: It connects major industrial, commercial, educational and pilgrimage centres, eliminating the need for passengers to change trains en route. 🔹 Today: The train operates daily, making it one of the most dependable long-distance services between Visakhapatnam and Mumbai. 🚆 Train Information 🔹 Train No.: 18519 (Visakhapatnam → Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) 🔹 Return Service: 18520 (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus → Visakhapatnam) 🔹 Zone: South Coast Railway (SCoR) 🔹 Frequency: Daily 🔹 Departure: Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) – 11:20 PM 🔹 Arrival: Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) – 04:30 AM (Third Day) 🔹 Journey Time: 29 Hours 10 Minutes 🔹 Distance Covered: 1,500 km 🛤️ Route & Major Halts The train traverses four states while connecting several important railway junctions. ▪️ Visakhapatnam Junction (VSKP) ▪️ Duvvada (DVD) ▪️ Pithapuram (PAP) ▪️ Samalkot Junction (SLO) ▪️ Rajahmundry (RJY) ▪️ Tanuku (TNKU) ▪️ Bhimavaram Town (BVRT) ▪️ Akividu (AKVD) ▪️ Kaikaluru (KKLR) ▪️ Gudivada Junction (GDV) ▪️ Vijayawada Junction (BZA) ▪️ Kazipet Junction (KZJ) ▪️ Charlapalli (CHZ) ▪️ Secunderabad Junction (SC) ▪️ Lingampalli (LPI) ▪️ Vikarabad Junction (VKB) ▪️ Tandur (TDU) ▪️ Wadi Junction (WADI) ▪️ Kalaburagi (KLBG) ▪️ Solapur Junction (SUR) ▪️ Pune Junction (PUNE) ▪️ Kalyan Junction (KYN) ▪️ Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) 🎟️ Travel Classes & Approximate Fares Passengers can travel in the following classes: 🔹 First AC (1A) – ₹4,120 🔹 AC 2 Tier (2A) – ₹2,455 🔹 AC 3 Tier (3A) – ₹1,715 🔹 Sleeper Class (SL) – ₹665 Fares are indicative for the General Quota and may vary depending on booking date and applicable quotas. 🚃 Coach Composition The train generally consists of: 🔹 First AC (1A) – 1 Coach 🔹 AC 2 Tier (2A) – 2 Coaches 🔹 AC 3 Tier (3A) – 5 Coaches 🔹 Sleeper Class (SL) – 6 Coaches 🔹 General Second Class (GS) – 4 Coaches 🔹 SLR / Luggage Brake Vans - 1 🔹 End on Generation Car (EOG) - 1 Coach composition may change based on operational requirements. ⚙️ Performance & Traction 🔹 Average Speed: Around 51 km/h including halts 🔹 Maximum Permissible Speed: Up to 130 km/h 🔹 Traction: Hauled end-to-end by powerful electric locomotives, typically WAP-7 or WAP-4, depending on operational availability. 🔹 Pantry Car: No pantry car attached. 🔹 Food: IRCTC E-Catering and station vendors are available at major stations including Vijayawada, Secunderabad, Solapur and Pune. ⭐ Why This Train is Special ✅ Daily direct connectivity between Visakhapatnam and Mumbai ✅ Covers 1,500 km across four Indian states ✅ Connects major commercial, industrial and educational hubs ✅ Popular among students, migrant workers, business travellers and tourists ✅ Scenic journey through Coastal Andhra, the Deccan Plateau and Western Maharashtra If you enjoyed this journey aboard the 18519 Visakhapatnam – Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express, don't forget to: 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your favourite station or share your travel experience on this train. 🔔 Subscribe for more Indian Railways journeys, locomotive action, first runs, high-speed train crossings and rail vlogs! 📸 Instagram:  / get_railified   #18519 #18520 #Visakhapatnam #Mumbai #LTTExpress #VisakhapatnamToMumbai #IndianRailways #SouthCoastRailway #Railfan #TrainSpotting #RailVlog #WAP7 #DailyExpress #GetRailified