Kerala to get its 3rd Vande Bharat train next month – check route, stoppages

• Train number 20633/20634 Kasargod-Trivendrum-Kasargod Vande Bharat Express
• Train number 20631/20632 Mangalore-Trivendrum-Mangalore Vande Bharat Express

New Vande Bharat train in Kerala: Route

Now, the national transporter is set to launch another Vande Bharat Express for Kerala. This will be the third such service in the state, further enhancing rail connectivity with Karnataka. It will run between Ernakulam and Bengaluru.

Ernakulam to Bengaluru Vande Bharat train: Stoppages

During its journey between Ernakulam and Bengaluru, the new Vande Bharat train will stop at major stations including Palakkad, Thrissur and Coimbatore.

Ernakulam to Bengaluru Vande Bharat train launch

The Ernakulam-Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express train is set to launch by mid-November.

Vande Bharat train speed

The Vande Bharat Express can run up to a maximum speed of 160 kmph. The train offers passengers a faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience.

Salient features of Vande Bharat Express trains

The national transporter has introduced Vande Bharat trains with modern coaches having following enhanced safety features and amenities:

• Fitted with KAVACH.
• Faster acceleration and semi High speed operation up to 160 KMPH.
• Fully Sealed Gangway for Free Passenger Movement
• Automatic Plug Doors
• Reclining Ergonomic Seats and Comfortable Seating with revolving seats in executive class.
• Better Ride Comfort.
• Mobile charging sockets for every seat.
• Mini Pantry with provision of Hot Case, Bottle Cooler, Deep freezer & Hot Water Boiler
• Direct and Diffused Lighting.
• For Divyangjan passengers special lavatory in DTC.
• Emergency openable Windows and fire extinguisher in each coach
• CCTVs in all Coaches
• Emergency Alarm Push buttons and Talk Back Units on all Coaches.
• Better fire safety – Aerosol based fire detection and suppression system in electrical cabinets and lavatories
• Driver-Guard communication with voice recording facility & Crash hardened memory
• Coach Condition Monitoring System (CCMS) display with remote monitoring
• Disaster lights – 4 numbers in each coach in case of Emergency
• 4 platform side cameras including rear view cameras outside the coach.

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