When does train 08508 run?

Train 08508 runs on Tue from 15 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 — 3 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.

What time does 08508 leave Visakhapatnam and reach Shalimar?

It departs Visakhapatnam at 11:20 and arrives at Shalimar at 03:00 (day 2), a journey of 15h 40m over 879 km.

Which stations does 08508 stop at?

17 stations: Visakhapatnam, Simhachalam, Vizianagram Jn, Chipurupalle, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugan, Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Kharagpur Jn, Santragachi Jn, Shalimar.

Is 08508 a festival special?

Yes — Indian Railways names it a Summer special (VSKP-SHM SUMMER SPECIAL), a temporary service for the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season.

Can I check seats on 08508?

Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Visakhapatnam → Shalimar and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.

Summer special · Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 · TOD

08508 Visakhapatnam to Shalimar Special

VSKP-SHM SUMMER SPECIAL

11:20 → 03:00 (+1) · 15h 40m · 879 km Tue · 15 Sep – 29 Sep 17 stations

Plan your journey nowNext run: 15 Sep

Train 08508 VSKP-SHM SUMMER SPECIAL is a Summer special from Visakhapatnam (VSKP) to Shalimar (SHM). It runs on Tue from 15 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 (3 published runs), departing Visakhapatnam at 11:20 and reaching Shalimar at 03:00 on day 2 — 15h 40m for 879 km, with 17 stations including Vizianagram Jn, Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Kharagpur Jn, Santragachi Jn.

08508 timetable: every stop from Visakhapatnam to Shalimar

Station	Code	Arrives	Departs	Day	Km
Visakhapatnam	VSKP	—	11:20	1	0
Simhachalam	SCM	11:36	11:38	1	8
Vizianagram Jn	VZM	12:08	12:10	1	61
Chipurupalle	CPP	12:35	12:37	1	91
Srikakulam Road	CHE	13:08	13:10	1	130
Palasa	PSA	14:15	14:17	1	203
Brahmapur	BAM	15:20	15:25	1	277
Balugan	BALU	16:20	16:22	1	353
Khurda Road Jn	KUR	17:40	17:45	1	424
Bhubaneswar	BBS	18:15	18:20	1	443
Cuttack	CTC	19:00	19:05	1	470
Jajpur K Road	JJKR	20:00	20:02	1	542
Bhadrakh	BHC	21:10	21:12	1	585
Balasore	BLS	21:50	21:52	1	644
Kharagpur Jn	KGP	00:45	00:55	2	765
Santragachi Jn	SRC	02:18	02:20	2	874
Shalimar	SHM	03:00	—	2	879

Running days and dates

Tue · 15 Sep – 29 Sep · 3 runs

15 Sep
22 Sep
29 Sep

Questions about train 08508

When does train 08508 run?: Train 08508 runs on Tue from 15 September 2026 to 29 September 2026 — 3 running dates in this period, as published by Indian Railways.
What time does 08508 leave Visakhapatnam and reach Shalimar?: It departs Visakhapatnam at 11:20 and arrives at Shalimar at 03:00 (day 2), a journey of 15h 40m over 879 km.
Which stations does 08508 stop at?: 17 stations: Visakhapatnam, Simhachalam, Vizianagram Jn, Chipurupalle, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugan, Khurda Road Jn, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur K Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Kharagpur Jn, Santragachi Jn, Shalimar.
Is 08508 a festival special?: Yes — Indian Railways names it a Summer special (VSKP-SHM SUMMER SPECIAL), a temporary service for the Dussehra, Diwali & Chhath 2026 season.
Can I check seats on 08508?: Yes. "Plan your journey" opens YaatriGan's search with Visakhapatnam → Shalimar and the next run date filled in; the plan checks live availability, fares and confirmation chances for this train and every alternative.