In a major boost to rail travel between Karnataka and Kerala, the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Ernakulam is scheduled to begin operations by mid-November 2025. This semi-high-speed train is set to offer significant convenience and faster connectivity to thousands of commuters who frequently travel between the two states.

Route and Stops

The new Vande Bharat Express will cover the journey in approximately nine hours, providing a much-needed upgrade in travel time and comfort. The train will stop at key locations including Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Erode, and Salem, connecting vital industrial and commercial hubs in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

This development follows the discontinuation of a tri-weekly train that operated on the same route

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