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Train No. 12718 · Superfast

Ratnachal SF Express (BZA to VSKP)

Vijayawada Jn to Visakhapatnam · 350 km · 13 stops · Runs Daily
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  1. Day 1
  2. Start
    Vijayawada Jn
    BZA · 0 km
    06:00
  3. 06:29
    Nuzvid
    NZD · 41 km · 1 min halt
    06:30
  4. 06:48
    Eluru
    EE · 60 km · 2 min halt
    06:50
  5. 07:18
    Tadepalligudem
    TDD · 107 km · 2 min halt
    07:20
  6. 07:33
    Nidadavolu Jn
    NDD · 127 km · 2 min halt
    07:35
  7. 08:03
    Rajamundry
    RJY · 149 km · 2 min halt
    08:05
  8. 08:33
    Anaparti
    APT · 173 km · 2 min halt
    08:35
  9. 09:03
    Samalkot Jn
    SLO · 200 km · 2 min halt
    09:05
  10. 09:38
    Annavaram
    ANV · 236 km · 2 min halt
    09:40
  11. 09:58
    Tuni
    TUNI · 253 km · 2 min halt
    10:00
  12. 10:53
    Anakapalle
    AKP · 317 km · 2 min halt
    10:55
  13. 11:35
    Duvvada
    DVD · 333 km · 2 min halt
    11:37
  14. 12:20
    Visakhapatnam
    VSKP · 350 km
    End

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12718 route map

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12718 coach position

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How late does 12718 usually run?

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Ratnachal SF Express: common questions

What time does 12718 leave Vijayawada Jn?

12718 Ratnachal SF Express is scheduled to depart Vijayawada Jn (BZA) at 06:00 and reach Visakhapatnam (VSKP) at 12:20, a journey of about 06 h 20 min.

On which days does 12718 run?

It runs daily.

How many stops does 12718 have?

13 scheduled halts over 350 km, including Nuzvid, Eluru, Tadepalligudem.

Which classes are available?

CC, GEN, PWD. See the coach code guide for what each class means.

What is the return train?

The return service is 12717 Ratnanchal SF Express from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada Jn.

Timetable valid from 01-Jun-2026. Timings can change for maintenance, diversions or special notices, so check the live status on the day of travel.

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