New Delhi: Indian Railways is continuously increasing the number of Vande Bharat Express trains. Both small and large cities are now being provided with the Vande Bharat Express train service. The railway aims to enhance passenger convenience. Indian Railways is set to launch the Vande Bharat Express train service between Narasapur and Chennai.
This train will operate from December 15th, which is today. Commercial operations will also begin on this route. Services from Chennai to Narasapur will commence on December 17th. It is expected that the new Vande Bharat will significantly reduce travel time and strengthen rail connectivity between the two cities.
Here are some important details about the Narasapur and Chennai Vande Bharat train
In a statement, the Southern Railway zone announced that train number 20677 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Vijayawada Vande Bharat Express (6 days a week, except Tuesday) will be extended to Narasapur from December 17, 2025. Similarly, train number 20678 Vijayawada – DDrMGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express (6 days a week, except Tuesday) will be extended to operate from Narasapur from December 15, 2025. The Narasapur to Chennai Vande Bharat train is an extension of train number 20677/20678 Dr GR Chennai Central-Vijayawada-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express. The Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express will cover a distance of 655 km in 8 hours and 55 minutes.
How many stations will the train stop at?
The Chennai-Narasapur Vande Bharat Express train has several stops where passengers can board and alight. During its journey between Dr R. Chennai Central and Narasapur, this semi-high-speed train will stop at seven stations. These trains will have stops at Renigunta Junction, Nellore, Ongole, Tenali Junction, Vijayawada Junction, Gudivada Junction, and Bhimavaram Town.
Know the timings and schedule. dule
For your information, Train number 20677 DDDr.Chennai Central-Narsapur Vande Bharat Express will depart from Chennai at 05:30 AM and arrive at Narsapur at 2:10 PM. In the return direction, Train number 20678 Narsapur-Dr. MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express will depart from Narsapur at 2:50 PM and reach Chennai at 11:45 PM.