Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express to be launched today, IT professionals to be benefited: Report

The new Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam and Bengaluru will be launched today, benefiting many Malayali IT professionals working in the tech hub.

Published on: Jul 31, 2024, 16:30:10 IST

By Yamini C S

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bengaluru is all set to get yet another Vande Bharat Express, with the launch of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, which will begin operating on the route starting today (Wednesday). The train, launched by the Indian Railways is its third Vande Bharat train for Kerala, and will run three times a week, the Mint reported.

The train will operate from Ernakulam to Bengaluru on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Bengaluru to Ernakulam on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.

ALSO READ | Bengaluru Metro services disrupted for 1.5 hours on Green Line after power outage, stranding commuters

The Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will depart from Ernakulam Junction at 12:50 pm, arriving in Bengaluru at 10:00 pm. On its return leg, it will leave Bengaluru Cantt at 5:30 am and reach Ernakulam Junction at 2:20 pm. The train will make stops at Thrissur, Palakkad, Podanur, Tirupur, Erode, and Salem, the report noted.

Bookings for the new service, managed by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), are now open. Fares are set at ₹1,465 for an AC Chair Car and ₹2,945 for an Executive Chair Car.

ALSO READ | Bengaluru investor returns from France holiday to find locker empty. Thief left just one thing behind

The train will operate from Ernakulam to Bengaluru on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and from Bengaluru to Ernakulam on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays. It is expected to be particularly beneficial for Malayali professionals working in Bengaluru's IT sector, the publication added.

ALSO READ | Karnataka: Red alert in Dakshina Kannada for rain; holiday declared for schools, colleges on Wednesday

The Vande Bharat Express, a significant leap in India's rail technology, was first introduced as Train 18 in February 2019 and later renamed. Capable of speeds up to 180 km per hour, these trains typically run at a maximum of 130 km per hour due to track limitations. The Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express was the sixth Vande Bharat train for Karnataka, and was introduced in March this year.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More