Overview
- Union minister B. Srinivasa Varma flagged off the Narasapur–Chennai service on December 15, with the Chennai-originating return to start on December 17.
- The train operates six days a week excluding Tuesdays under an initial timetable active through January 11, with revised timings to take effect from January 12.
- The 655 km journey takes about 8 hours 55 minutes with stops at Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali, Vijayawada, Gudivada and Bhimavaram Town.
- The eight-coach rake comprises seven AC Chair Cars and one Executive Chair Car, offering 530 seats in total.
- Fares are ₹1,635 for AC Chair Car and ₹3,030 for Executive Chair Car, and officials note this is the first Vande Bharat to run on a branch line, removing the need to change at Vijayawada.