India, Dec. 15 -- Train travel between Chennai and coastal Andhra Pradesh will get a major upgrade on Monday with the launch of an extended Vande Bharat Express service. Indian Railways has extended the popular semi-high-speed Vande Bharat to Narasapur, marking a significant boost to connectivity and comfort for passengers travelling to and from Chennai.

From December 15 onwards, the Vande Bharat will begin commercial operations on the Narasapur-Chennai sector, offering a faster and more efficient alternative to existing train services. The return service from Chennai to Narasapur will follow shortly, starting December 17, said a report by The Indian Express.

According to the Southern Railway zone, the existing Dr MGR Chennai Central-Vi...