SOUTH COAST RAILWAY EXTENDS VISAKHAPATNAM-SMVT BENGALURU WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICES TILL AUGUST 1 South Coast Railway has announced the extension of the Visakhapatnam-Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru Weekly Special Express (Train Nos. 08581/08582) for five additional trips, with revised coach composition on select services. Train No. 08581 Visakhapatnam-SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special Express will operate every Sunday from July 3 to July 31, 2026. The train will depart Visakhapatnam at 3.20 pm, halt at Duvvada from 3.53 pm to 3.55 pm, and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 12.45 pm the following day, completing a total of five trips. In the return direction, Train No. 08582 SMVT Bengaluru–Visakhapatnam Weekly Special Express will run every Monday from July 4 to August 1, 2026. It will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 3.50 pm, reach Duvvada at 12.20 pm the next day, depart at 12.22 pm, and arrive in Visakhapatnam at 1.30 pm, also completing five trips. The special train will stop at Duvvada, Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Kuppam, Bangarpet, and Krishnarajapuram en route between Visakhapatnam and SMVT Bengaluru. Revised Coach Composition For services departing Visakhapatnam on July 3, 10, and 17 (and corresponding return journeys), the train will comprise: 1 AC 2-Tier coach 5 AC 3-Tier coaches 6 Sleeper Class coaches 4 General Second Class coaches 1 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan coach 1 Generator Motor Car For services departing Visakhapatnam on July 24 and 31 (and corresponding return journeys), the composition will be: 1 AC 2-Tier coach 1 AC 3-Tier coach 4 AC 3-Tier Economy coaches 6 Sleeper Class coaches 4 General Second Class coaches 1 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan coach 1 Generator Motor Car The extension of the weekly special service is expected to provide additional travel options for passengers between Visakhapatnam and Bengaluru while meeting the increased demand during the period.