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This article provides details about the newly launched Vande Bharat Express train service between Ernakulam and Bengaluru, including its bookings, timings, and ticket prices.
The Vande Bharat Express train service between Ernakulam and Bengaluru has just been launched, and it’s already very popular. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the train through a video call from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This is the third Vande Bharat train for Kerala.
The bookings for this train opened recently and all the tickets were sold out within hours. For the next few days, the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru train is fully booked, and the Executive Chair Car tickets are waitlisted for ten days. Even AC Chair Car tickets for the first day of operation on November 11 are nearly sold out.
This Vande Bharat train has eight coaches with two types of seating: AC Chair Car and Executive AC. The fare for an AC Chair Car ticket is Rs 1615, while the Executive Chair Car ticket costs Rs 2980, making it a comfortable travel option.
The train will leave KSR Bengaluru at 5:10 AM and reach Ernakulam by 1:50 PM. On the way back, it will depart Ernakulam at 2:20 PM and arrive in Bengaluru at 11:00 PM. The route includes stops at seven stations such as Coimbatore and Palakkad.
Overall, this new train service is set to offer better connectivity between Kerala and Bengaluru. The immediate response shows high demand, and passengers are encouraged to book tickets in advance due to the limited availability.
Summary:
- New Vande Bharat train launched between Ernakulam and Bengaluru.
- Inaugurated by PM Modi via video conference.
- Tickets sold out quickly; waitlists for Executive Chair Car.
- Train runs at specific timings, with multiple stops.
- High demand indicates popularity among travelers.