Chennai-Narasapur Vande Bharat Rolls Out: Coastal Andhra Gets 9-Hour Link
Train travel just got a serious speed boost. Today marks the launch of the extended Vande Bharat Express service, now connecting Dr. MGR Chennai Central directly with Narasapur in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This is a big deal for the Konaseema region, which gets its first-ever Vande Bharat link.
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This is an extension of the existing Chennai-Vijayawada service, and it promises to cut the journey time down to under nine hours. Let’s be real, that’s a major win for business travellers and pilgrims alike.
The Service Details
| Feature | Detail |
| Total Distance | 655 km |
| Journey Time | 8 hours and 55 minutes |
| Frequency | Six days a week (excluding Tuesdays) |
| Train Numbers | Train No. 20677 (Chennai-Narasapur) & Train No. 20678 (Narasapur-Chennai) |
Timings and Schedule
The service starts in two phases, but the Narasapur to Chennai route begins today, December 15th.
| Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Start Date |
| Narasapur $\rightarrow$ Chennai (20678) | 2:50 PM | 11:45 PM | Today (December 15) |
| Chennai $\rightarrow$ Narasapur (20677) | 5:30 AM | 2:10 PM | December 17 |
Key Stops (Halts)
On its nearly nine-hour journey, the train will halt at the following junctions:
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Renigunta Junction
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Nellore
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Ongole
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Tenali Junction
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Vijayawada Junction
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Gudivada Junction
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Bhimavaram Town
Ticket Fare: The Premium Cost
The Vande Bharat offers a premium travel experience with modern amenities. Here are the fares for the full Chennai-Narasapur route:
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AC Chair Car (CC): ₹1,635
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Executive Chair Car (EC): ₹3,030
The thing is, this extension provides a direct daytime link to Chennai, completely avoiding the need for passengers to transfer trains at Vijayawada. And then Y followed (This makes travel way smoother for everyone in the Konaseema region).
Disclaimer: This information is based on official announcements from Indian Railways and Southern Railway regarding the extended Vande Bharat service starting on December 15, 2025.
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