Visakhapatnam–Banaras Express
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Express |
| Locale | Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar & Uttar Pradesh |
| Current operator(s) | East Coast Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) Banaras (BSBS) |
| Stops | 40 |
| Distance travelled | 1,405 km (873 mi) |
| Average journey time | 29 hrs 05 mins |
| Service frequency | Bi-weekly |
| Train number(s) | 18311 / 18312 |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | AC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, General Unreserved |
| Seating arrangements | No |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Available |
| Observation facilities | Large windows |
| Baggage facilities | No |
| Other facilities | Below the seats |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | LHB coach |
| Track gauge | 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Operating speed | 48 km/h (30 mph) average including halts. |
The 18311 / 18312 Visakhapatnam–Banaras Express is an express train belonging to East Coast Railway zone that runs between Visakhapatnam and Banaras in India. It is currently being operated with 18311/18312 train numbers on twice in a week basis.