Vande Bharat Express Ernakulam-Bangalore Service: Kerala's latest Vande Bharat Express, the third of its kind for the state, begins operations today. This new service will connect Ernakulam and Bangalore, running three times a week.
Schedule and Timings
The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will depart Ernakulam Junction at 12:50 PM and reach Bengaluru at 10:00 PM. On its return journey, the train will leave Bengaluru Cantt at 5:30 AM and arrive back at Ernakulam Junction at 2:20 PM. The train will make stops at Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Tirupur, Erode, and Salem along the way.
Ticket Prices
Bookings for this new route are now open through IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). Fares are set at Rs. 1,465 for an AC Chair Car and Rs. 2,945 for an Executive Chair Car.
Service Days
The train will operate from Ernakulam to Bengaluru on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. It will return from Bengaluru to Ernakulam on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. This service is expected to be particularly beneficial for Malayalis working in Bengaluru’s IT sector.
About Vande Bharat Express
The Vande Bharat Express represents a significant leap in Indian rail technology. Introduced in February 2019 and initially known as Train 18, these semi-high-speed trains are designed to reach speeds of up to 180 km/h. However, due to track conditions, they typically operate at 130 km/h on most routes. Despite this, Vande Bharat trains are the fastest on their respective routes, with the New Delhi-Varanasi route holding the record for the highest average speed at 95 km/h.
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