A new chapter in railway connectivity is set to unfold as the Indian Railways gears up to introduce the Vande Bharat Express, linking Karnataka's bustling capital, Bengaluru, with the vibrant city of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. According to a communication from the Union Ministry of Railways, the train is scheduled to operate during the day, catering to the travel needs of passengers between the two cities.
The Tiruchi Railway Division has put forth a request for a daytime service from Bengaluru to Tiruchirappalli, with an evening return journey to Bengaluru. In response to this proposal, the Railway Ministry has endorsed the operation of the TPJ-SBC Vande Bharat Express during daylight hours, ensuring that the train's rake will be available for maintenance during the night. Necessary arrangements are being made to facilitate this service, including provisions at the DEMU PIT line.
This announcement follows the recent inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ten new Vande Bharat trains on March 12. These include routes such as Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central, Secunderabad to Visakhapatnam, and Mysuru to Dr. MGR Central in Chennai, among others. Additionally, four existing Vande Bharat routes have been extended to further enhance connectivity across the country.
In another development, the regular service of the Kalaburagi to Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express commenced today, March 15. The train will operate six days a week, with departure from Kalaburagi at 5:15 a.m., reaching SMVT Bengaluru at 2 p.m. on the same day. The return journey from SMVT Bengaluru to Kalaburagi will depart at 2:40 p.m., arriving in Kalaburagi at 11:30 p.m. on the same day.
With these initiatives, the Indian Railways continues to expand its network, offering passengers greater convenience and connectivity between key cities and regions across the country.
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