Malayalis rejoice as Bengaluru-Ernakulam train service gets green light for November

New Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru and Ernakulam in Kerala is all set to launch in November, exciting the Malayali population in the tech hub.

Published on: Oct 10, 2025, 13:29:10 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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The announcement of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru to Ernakulam in Kerala via Thrissur and Palakkad has sparked widespread appreciation and excitement among travellers, especially the large Malayali workforce based in the tech capital of India.

The Vande Bharat service between Bengaluru and Ernakulam aims to benefit IT professionals and commuters traveling between Kerala and Karnataka. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

The news was confirmed by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, BJP State President in Kerala, who expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the much-awaited service. The train is expected to start operations by mid-November.

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"Bengaluru employs a large number of Malayalis, especially in the IT sector. For a long time, there has been a strong demand for more train services from Kerala to Bengaluru. This new Vande Bharat service will be a great relief for Malayalis traveling to Bengaluru," said Chandrasekhar in an X post.

He also revealed that the request had been taken up with the Railway Minister a month ago, and lauded the swift response from the Central Government.

Ashwini Vaishnaw also posted the announcement of the train, writing, “Glad to share that @RajeevRC_X Ji’s proposal for Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam & Bengaluru has been considered and is set to launch by mid-November.”

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Social media applauds move

Online platforms have seen a flood of positive reactions, particularly from Malayalis who frequently travel between the two states.

A post on Reddit announcing the train said, “New Vande Bharat service for Kerala allotted. Ernakulam - Bengaluru sector to commence from November.” Comments by social media users said "Finally, yes," and “Thank the lord.”

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Demand for the route seemed to be strong, with a user posting, “@AshwiniVaishnaw, thank you sir, request you to please extend it till Trivandrum, this will connect both IT hubs of Karnataka and Kerala and will be a boon to IT industry and IT families running between these destinations.”

“This will also help commuters travelling to Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode and Selam from Palakkad and Thrissur,” another user commented.

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

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