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This article discusses the changes in the Vande Bharat Express services in Kerala, with a focus on the transfer of trains from Ernakulam to Madurai.
The Vande Bharat Express services in Kerala are changing. The train route from Ernakulam to Bengaluru is no longer available, as the train from Kerala will now operate between Madurai and Bengaluru. This change took effect recently.
The existing Vande Bharat train, which has 16 coaches, has been moved to serve the Madurai division. This train successfully reached Madurai on Tuesday afternoon, traveling through Palakkad and Pollachi.
Passengers looking to travel from Ernakulam to Bengaluru have long requested this service, but their demands have not been met by the railways. Currently, the Madurai to Bengaluru route will now utilize the 16-coach train from Kerala.
As part of ongoing adjustments, there will also be an 8-coach Vande Bharat service running from Madurai to other destinations like Chennai. Meanwhile, the 8-coach train operating on the Rameswaram to Tirupathi route will be reassigned.
Despite pressures from local politicians and passengers for the Ernakulam-Bengaluru service, the railways have decided to prioritize the Madurai-Bengaluru connection. The change indicates a shift in focus for the Vande Bharat services in the region.
Summary:
- The Vande Bharat Express from Ernakulam to Bengaluru is discontinued.
- A 16-coach train has been reassigned to operate between Madurai and Bengaluru.
- Passengers have long requested the Ernakulam-Bengaluru service without success.
- There are plans for an 8-coach train from Madurai to Chennai.
- Local demands for the Ernakulam service have been set aside for now.