New Vande Bharat Train Finalized for Tirupati Route: Vijayawada–Bengaluru Service to Launch on December 10

New Vande Bharat Vijayawada–Bengaluru Service

Great news for devotees travelling to Tirumala and passengers heading to Bengaluru. Indian Railways has finalized the long-awaited Vande Bharat Express between Vijayawada and Bengaluru via Tirupati, giving a major boost to connectivity in the Telugu states. After months of anticipation, the train schedule has now been officially set, and the launch is expected to take place on December 10.

A Big Relief for Tirumala Devotees & Bengaluru Travelers

With the growing popularity of Vande Bharat trains in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Railways has green-signaled another high-speed service. This new train is specially routed via Tirupati, catering to thousands of devotees and daily commuters.

The train is designed to cover:

Vijayawada to Tirupati in just 4.5 hours
Vijayawada to Bengaluru in only 9 hours

This saves nearly 3 hours of travel time compared to conventional express trains.

Why the Delay?

Although approval for this service was granted months ago, the launch was delayed due to coach availability issues. Railway officials had already agreed in May to prioritize allotment for the Vijayawada–Bengaluru route after receiving repeated passenger requests. Now, with the required coaches ready, the train is set for departure.

Train Details & Features

The new Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20711) will consist of:

7 AC Chair Cars
1 Executive Chair Car
Total: 8 coaches
Operating six days a week (No service on Tuesdays)

The superior seating, faster acceleration, and modern amenities will significantly enhance passenger comfort.

Complete Route & Timings (Train No. 20711)

The train will start early in the morning from Vijayawada, making its way through key junctions before reaching Bengaluru.

🔹 Departure: Vijayawada – 5:15 AM
🔹 Arrivals:

Tenali – 5:39 AM
Ongole – 6:28 AM
Nellore – 7:43 AM
Tirupati – 9:45 AM
Chittoor – 10:27 AM
Katpadi – 11:13 AM
Krishnarajapuram – 1:38 PM
SMVT Bengaluru – 2:15 PM

This schedule is designed to ensure comfortable travel for office commuters, Tirumala devotees, and frequent intercity passengers.

Boost to Tourism & Intercity Connectivity

The Vijayawada–Tirupati–Bengaluru Vande Bharat is expected to:

Support Tirumala pilgrimage rush
Improve travel for IT professionals and business travelers to Bengaluru
Strengthen inter-state transport between Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Provide a fast, premium travel option for families and tourists

With its high speed, safety features, and world-class comfort, this Vande Bharat service is poised to become one of the most preferred trains in South India.