The Bengaluru to Chennai train journeys will become a lot faster soon as the Vande Bharat Express will soon complete the route in just four hours.
This holds a significance as this is a 25-minute reduction from its current travel time, reportedly.
Faster Train Journeys From Bengaluru To Chennai
Prior to this, the Bengaluru division of SWR conducted a speed trial on the Bengaluru-Jolarpettai section.
They have evaluated the feasibility of increasing the speed limit from 110 kmph to 130 kmph.
In similar manners, the Shatabdi Express will shave at least 20 minutes off its journey owing to the speed enhancements on the route.
Moving ahead, these latest changes are part of a broader effort by the South Western Railway (SWR).
They aim to increase train speeds on the high-demand corridor as per the media report.
Further, the revised speed will be implemented after getting approved by the commissioner of railway safety.
This upgrade will also help in aligning the entire Bengaluru-Chennai route as the Chennai-Jolarpettai section already supports speeds of up to 130 kmph.
Basically this upgraded speed limits will benefit two Vande Bharat and two Shatabdi trains which are operating daily on this high-density corridor.
This route holds a great significance as it is playing a big part in connecting Bengaluru’s tech and startup hubs with Chennai’s automobile manufacturing and industrial zones.
Enhancing The Connectivity
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three new Vande Bharat Express trains through video conferencing during August this year.
These new launches are meant to enhance the connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, according to the railway ministry.
These new trains are added to the network of more than 100 Vande Bharat Express trains that are operational, connecting more than 280 districts.
As we know that Prime Minister Modi inaugurated three Vande Bharat Express trains earlier.
Out of that one was from Chennai Central to Nagercoil, second from Madurai to Bengaluru Cantonment and third from Meerut City-Lucknow — via video conferencing.
