by 2005, the entire stretch got Electrics.
in 1st phase, when BBS - VSKP was electrified, Konark Express was the first train with either Lalaguda Loco or Bezawada's Loco, which is still unknown, did the honors.
in the final phase, i.e KGP - BBS was electrified, 6003 dn Mail was the first train get Electric Locomotive.