The train was announced in the 2012 Annual Railway Budget of India and its rake was rolled out in September 2012.

The train stops at 14 stations en route, connecting major cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar and Kharagpur.

The up train stops at Warangal, Rajahmundry, Samalkota, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Berhampur, Khordha, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, Balasore, Kharagpur and Santragachi.Also there is demand that halt at Eluru railway station have to be provided.

[8] The improved suspension system of LHB coach ensures more riding comfort for the passengers compared to conventional rakes.

The air conditioning system of the LHB coach is of higher capacity compared to the older rakes and is controlled by a microprocessor which is said to give passengers better comfort than the older coaches during summer and winter seasons.

[9][10] The South Eastern Railway (SER) also runs a train along this route with the same name along with non-AC sleeper coaches.

Since it is run by SER which is headquartered in West Bengal, the train's base is at Kolkata.