Prayagraj–Visakhapatnam Special Train 04159/04160: Route, Timings and Cancellation Update
Important update: The North Central Railway poster announced a limited-period weekly special between Prayagraj and Visakhapatnam. Later reports said that the remaining services were cancelled for operational reasons: train 04159 from 4 September to 27 November 2026, and train 04160 from 5 September to 28 November 2026. Since those dates have now passed, this train should not be treated as currently running. Passengers should check the latest railway timetable before planning a similar journey.
What was the service?
Train 04159 was the Prayagraj-to-Visakhapatnam service, and 04160 was the return service. The poster described a limited weekly run from August through November 2026, with 16 trips planned in each direction. The later cancellation notice means the full planned schedule did not operate.
Planned schedule
According to the timetable poster:
| Train | Direction | Planned running day and period | Departure | Scheduled arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04159 | Prayagraj to Visakhapatnam | Fridays, 14 August–27 November 2026 | Prayagraj, 10:15 am | Visakhapatnam, 1:30 pm Saturday |
| 04160 | Visakhapatnam to Prayagraj | Saturdays, 15 August–28 November 2026 | Visakhapatnam, 3:40 pm | Prayagraj, 5:30 pm Sunday |
The timetable therefore showed a journey of about 27 hours in each direction. These were planned timings; they should not be used as current travel information because later services were reported cancelled.
Route and station timings in the poster
The planned route connected Prayagraj with Visakhapatnam through stations in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
| Station | 04159: Prayagraj → Visakhapatnam | 04160: Visakhapatnam → Prayagraj |
|---|---|---|
| Prayagraj | Departs 10:15 am Friday | Arrives 5:30 pm Sunday |
| Manikpur | 12:43 pm arrival, 12:45 pm departure | 2:38 pm arrival, 2:40 pm departure |
| Satna | 2:15 pm arrival, 2:20 pm departure | 1:15 pm arrival, 1:20 pm departure |
| Katni | 4:30 pm arrival, 4:35 pm departure | 11:45 am arrival, 11:50 am departure |
| Shahdol | 6:15 pm arrival, 6:20 pm departure | 10:00 am arrival, 10:05 am departure |
| Anuppur | 6:55 pm arrival, 7:00 pm departure | 9:20 am arrival, 9:25 am departure |
| Pendra Road | 7:38 pm arrival, 7:40 pm departure | 8:33 am arrival, 8:35 am departure |
| Bilaspur | 10:15 pm arrival, 10:25 pm departure | 6:00 am arrival, 6:10 am departure |
| Raigarh | 12:25 am arrival, 12:30 am departure | 3:55 am arrival, 4:00 am departure |
| Jharsuguda Road | 1:50 am arrival, 1:55 am departure | 2:30 am arrival, 2:35 am departure |
| Sambalpur Junction | 3:05 am arrival, 3:15 am departure | 1:15 am arrival, 1:25 am departure |
| Titlagarh | 6:00 am arrival, 6:05 am departure | 10:35 pm arrival, 10:40 pm departure |
| Rayagada | 9:15 am arrival, 9:20 am departure | 7:25 pm arrival, 7:30 pm departure |
| Parvatipuram | 10:00 am arrival, 10:02 am departure | 6:02 pm arrival, 6:04 pm departure |
| Bobbili | 10:25 am arrival, 10:27 am departure | 5:35 pm arrival, 5:37 pm departure |
| Vizianagaram Junction | 11:25 am arrival, 11:27 am departure | 4:40 pm arrival, 4:45 pm departure |
| Visakhapatnam | Arrives 1:30 pm Saturday | Departs 3:40 pm Saturday |
The poster uses “arrival/departure” times for intermediate stops. It does not show an arrival time at the train’s starting station or a departure time from its destination.
Fare, coaches and booking
The supplied posters do not state the ticket fare, coach composition or booking-opening date. Those details should not be inferred from the schedule notice. For any future or replacement service, passengers should check the train number, travel date, class, fare and seat availability in the current railway booking system before paying.
What passengers should take away
04159/04160 was announced as a temporary weekly special, not as a permanent daily train. The later reported cancellations changed the plan, so the original poster alone is not enough to confirm that a service is operating. Always verify the current running status and timetable for your specific travel date.
