Archive · 18 Nov 2025
West Godavari's First Vande Bharat Express Launches on Loop Line
West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh is getting its first Vande Bharat Express train, which will also be the first to run on a loop line.
This train and other improvements will enhance connectivity in the region.
The government is investing Rs 142.75 crore to upgrade stations under the Amrit Bharat Scheme.
Chennai–Narsapur Vande Bharat Express starts on Jan 12
First Vande Bharat on a loop line in India
Rs 142.75 crore sanctioned for station upgrades under Amrit Bharat Scheme
Narsapur–Arunachalam Express regularised
Visakhapatnam–Varanasi Express extended to Narsapur
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma
- What
- Launched the Chennai–Narsapur Vande Bharat Express
- When
- January 12, 2023
- Where
- West Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve regional connectivity and upgrade railway infrastructure
- Train Name
- Chennai–Narsapur Vande Bharat Express
- Loop Line
- First in India
- Station Upgrade Funds
- Rs 142.75 crore
- Regularised Train
- Narsapur–Arunachalam Express
- Extended Train
- Visakhapatnam–Varanasi Express