The train, which began its services in 1991, between Vijayawada and Chennai developed a unique bond between the people of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Thousands of passengers prefer this train due to its convenient timings and its connectivity towards down South.

Pinakini Express enjoys amazing patronage and its occupancy rate is more than 100 per cent throughout the year.

Many employees, students, season ticket holders of Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam and Nellore districts daily choose this train as the safest means to travel to their workplaces and destinations due to its convenient timings and best punctuality performance.

Pinakini Express has single standard ICF rake and is being primarily maintained at Vijayawada since its inception.