The Vande Bharat Express train service between Ernakulam and Bengaluru is generating significant excitement in the Kongu region. The train, which will start operating on July 31st, will provide a convenient travel option for those who want to complete their workday and arrive in Bengaluru by late evening. The train departs...
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from Ernakulam at 7:25 AM and arrives in Bengaluru Cantonment at 10 PM, passing through various stations including Podanur, Tiruppur, Erode, and Salem. The journey from Salem to Bengaluru takes less than 3.5 hours. In the return direction, the train leaves Bengaluru Cantonment at 8:45 AM and reaches Ernakulam at 2:20 PM, passing through the same stations in reverse order. The train is also expected to be popular with passengers traveling from Coimbatore to Kerala, as it reaches Ernakulam in approximately three hours. The service will be operated on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Ernakulam to Bengaluru, and on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Bengaluru to Ernakulam. The train will run for 24 trips in total, from July 31st to August 26th. The train consists of eight coaches, including seven chair cars and one executive class, and its future operation will depend on passenger demand.

The Vande Bharat Express, known for its speed and comfort, will begin operating between Bengaluru and Kerala on July 31st, offering a quicker travel option. It will run thrice a week, departing from Ernakulam Junction on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Bengaluru Cantonment on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. The...
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journey, which currently takes 10-12 hours, will be reduced to about nine hours. The train will stop at key stations including Thrissur, Palakkad, Podannur, Tirupur, Erode, and Salem. The fare for a standard AC chair car seat from Kochi is ₹1465, and an executive chair car seat costs ₹2945. The train has eight coaches, including one executive class and seven standard AC chair cars. Due to the high demand, authorities are considering making this route permanent. The launch of this service is expected to be a game-changer for travelers, including students, business professionals, and government officials, and is expected to boost tourism, trade, and economic activity between Karnataka and Kerala. The initial service is tri-weekly, but authorities are likely to increase frequency based on passenger demand.

A new Vande Bharat Express train will connect Bengaluru and Kochi starting next week. The train will operate thrice weekly, departing from Ernakulam on July 31st and Bengaluru Cantonment on August 1st. It will take approximately nine hours to cover the 608 km distance, making it the fastest route between the...
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two cities. The train will have eight coaches, including seven chair cars and one executive class. Bookings for the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Cantonment journey are open, while bookings for the return journey will likely open on Monday. The train will make stops at Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Tiruppur, Erode, and Salem. While the introduction of the train is welcomed, concerns have been raised regarding the inconvenient timings, as many travellers prefer overnight trains. Additionally, the lack of a stop at KR Puram, a key IT hub area, has also been highlighted as a concern.

The new Vande Bharat Express service between Ernakulam and Bengaluru Cantonment is set to begin on July 31st, operating three times a week. The eight-coach semi-high-speed train will depart from Ernakulam Junction at 12:50 p.m. and arrive at Bengaluru Cantonment at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The return...
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journey will start from Bengaluru Cantonment at 5:30 a.m. and arrive at Ernakulam at 2:20 p.m. on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. The train will make stops at Thrissur, Palakkad, Podannur, Tirupur, Erode, and Salem. This new service is expected to benefit frequent travelers between the Thrissur and Ernakulam region and Bengaluru, including students, businesspeople, and government officials. The launch of this service was initially scheduled for last Deepavali but was postponed due to various reasons.

The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will begin triweekly service starting July 31st. The train, numbered 06001, departs from Ernakulam Junction (ERS) at 12:50 PM on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, arriving in Bengaluru Cantonment (BNC) at 10:00 PM. The return train (06002) leaves BNC at 5:30 AM on Thursdays, Saturdays, and...
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Mondays, reaching ERS at 2:20 PM. The train will stop at Thrissur, Palakkad, Podannur, Tirupur, Erode, and Salem. Booking information will be available on Saturday.