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Speaking to The Indian Express, a senior official said that the four new trains will go to several states including Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and the National Capital Region. The declared routes are:
Bengaluru (KSR) – Ernakulam: This will improve relations between Kerala and Karnataka.
Firozpur Cantonment – New Delhi: Relations between Punjab and Delhi.
Varanasi – Khajuraho: Strengthens relations between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Lucknow-Saharanpur: It improves connectivity in Uttar Pradesh and North West.
The Railway Ministry has released the schedule for the upcoming Bengaluru-Kochi Vande Bharat Express, which is expected to commence service soon.
The government is continuing its drive for faster and more convenient train travel with the newly approved trains, which will run in Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi.
time and fare
Bengaluru (KSR)-Ernakulam Vande Bharat As per the most detailed schedule, the service (Train 26651) will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 5:10 am and reach Ernakulam at 1:50 pm. 26652 return service will depart Ernakulam at 2:20 pm and reach Bengaluru at 11:00 pm.
According to Economic Times, the train will stop at Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Salem, Erode and Krishnarajapuram.
Service on Firozpur Cantonment – Delhi line (Train 26462) will depart from Firozpur at 07:55 am and reach Delhi at 2:35 pm. According to Indian Express, the return journey (26461) will depart from Delhi at 4 pm and reach Firozpur at 10:35 pm.
However, complete information about the fares of these special trains is not yet available to the public. Vande Bharat Prices for services usually vary depending on the route and class. According to a typical list, the full length journey can cost ₹900 to ₹3,355, depending on the class and route.
key features
Vande Bharat According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, express trains are running at more than 100% on all routes.
During the financial year 2024-2025, the overall occupancy rate of Vande Bharat Express trains will be 102.01%. However, according to Indian Express, the passenger occupancy of these modern trains stands at 105.03% for the current financial year or FY26 (by June 2025).
Vande Bharat The train features automatic doors, sealed gangways and sophisticated safety systems in addition to high operating speeds (design speed up to 180 km/h, regular operating speed up to approximately 160 km/h).
The additional services will improve connectivity in underserved corridors, such as corridors connecting regional centers and state capitals, thereby reducing travel time and enhancing passenger convenience.