SCR has decided to de-link 17241/2 Simhadri Link Express with 17239/40 Simhadri Express on an experimental basis for 6 months w.e.f. 20th March, 2018. A DEMU train will be operated between Narsapur - Nidadavolu - Narsapur (T. No. 77275/6) for the convenience of passengers to connect with Simhadri Express