Keeping in mind the growing demand for a new train to the pilgrim centre, the government introduced the Seshadri Express in 2002 and extended it up to Bengaluru.

The train thus runs through the loop path of Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Gudivada, and Vijayawada to cater to the needs of the Godavari and Krishna district.

The Seshadri Express runs between Kakinada and Bengaluru, the IT capital of India, Bangalore, via Tirupati.

It is one of the busiest trains, running with 21 coaches at full capacity at all times.

[citation needed] It has 8 AC, 11 Sleeper, 2 second-class general compartments, and 2 luggage cum brake vans.