{"id":1301287,"date":"2025-10-13T09:21:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T03:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1301287"},"modified":"2025-10-13T09:21:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T03:51:33","slug":"keralas-3rd-vende-bharat-to-start-by-november-ernakulam-to-bengaluru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/keralas-3rd-vende-bharat-to-start-by-november-ernakulam-to-bengaluru\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala&#8217;s 3rd Vende Bharat To Start By November: Ernakulam To Bengaluru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Good news for train travellers in South India! Indian Railways is all set to launch a new <strong>Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> connecting <strong>Ernakulam and Bengaluru<\/strong>, further boosting inter-state connectivity between <strong>Kerala and Karnataka<\/strong>. The new service, developed by Chennai\u2019s <strong>Integral Coach Factory (ICF)<\/strong> and operated by the <strong>Southern Railway zone<\/strong>, is expected to launch by <a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/indian-railways-kerala-third-vande-bharat-train-launch-november-route-stops-10297058\/\"><strong>mid-November 2025<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-1024x452.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1301295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-1536x678.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-04-27-at-8.33.52-AM-2048x904.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf06 Strengthening Kerala\u2019s High-Speed Rail Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This new semi-high-speed train will be the <strong>third Vande Bharat service<\/strong> in Kerala, after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kasargod\u2013Trivandrum\u2013Kasargod Vande Bharat (20633\/20634)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mangalore\u2013Trivandrum\u2013Mangalore Vande Bharat (20631\/20632)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With this addition, Kerala\u2019s rail passengers will enjoy better access to Bengaluru \u2014 one of South India\u2019s busiest travel routes \u2014 with reduced travel time and enhanced comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Route and Stoppages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ernakulam\u2013Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express<\/strong> will make halts at key junctions including <strong>Thrissur<\/strong>, <strong>Palakkad<\/strong>, and <strong>Coimbatore<\/strong>, connecting major urban and commercial hubs of South India. The route ensures smoother interstate travel for professionals, students, and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2699\ufe0f Speed and Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Capable of speeds up to <strong>160 kmph<\/strong>, the Vande Bharat Express combines <strong>speed, efficiency, and comfort<\/strong>. The train is designed for rapid acceleration, enabling passengers to reach destinations faster while enjoying a stable and quiet ride experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcba Premium Passenger Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vande Bharat Express coaches are equipped with <strong>KAVACH<\/strong>, India\u2019s indigenous safety system, and offer world-class features including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reclining ergonomic seats<\/strong> (revolving in executive class)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automatic plug doors &amp; sealed gangways<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CCTVs and emergency communication units<\/strong> in all coaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mini pantry<\/strong>, <strong>charging points at every seat<\/strong>, and <strong>enhanced lighting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special lavatories<\/strong> for Divyangjan passengers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the train includes <strong>fire detection and suppression systems<\/strong>, <strong>driver-guard communication with recording<\/strong>, and <strong>disaster lights<\/strong> for emergencies, making it one of India\u2019s safest trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 A Step Forward in South India\u2019s Modern Rail Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Ernakulam\u2013Bengaluru route, Indian Railways continues its mission to deliver <strong>fast, safe, and sustainable<\/strong> transport options. This new launch will not only strengthen regional connectivity but also mark another milestone in India\u2019s growing Vande Bharat network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good news for train travellers in South India! Indian Railways is all set to launch a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Ernakulam and Bengaluru, further boosting inter-state connectivity between Kerala and Karnataka. The new service, developed by Chennai\u2019s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) and operated by the Southern Railway zone, is expected to launch by mid-November [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":1301295,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[655,1466],"class_list":["post-1301287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-kerala","tag-vande-bharat"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kerala&#039;s 3rd Vende Bharat To Start By November: Ernakulam To Bengaluru - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile &amp; Startups<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/keralas-3rd-vende-bharat-to-start-by-november-ernakulam-to-bengaluru\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Kerala&#039;s 3rd Vende Bharat To Start By November: Ernakulam To Bengaluru - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile &amp; Startups\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Good news for train travellers in South India! 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