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Vande Bharat Train from Ernakulam to Bengaluru Gets 8 New Coaches, Flag‑Off Today
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:17 PM
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The Vande Bharat Express linking Ernakulam and Bengaluru has been upgraded with eight additional coaches, and the train was officially launched today.
The Vande Bharat Express that connects Ernakulam in Kerala with Bengaluru in Karnataka has been expanded with eight new coaches, a move that boosts its capacity and comfort for passengers.
The upgraded train was formally flag‑offed today at Ernakulam Junction, marking the start of a new service run with a larger coach composition. The addition of the coaches is expected to reduce overcrowding on the popular route and improve travel time.
Railway officials highlighted that the Vande Bharat Express, known for its high‑speed and modern amenities, will now offer more seats and better facilities for long‑distance travelers between the two major cities.
Passengers can now book tickets for the extended train on the official railway portal, with the new schedule reflecting the increased coach count.
The launch underscores the Indian Railways’ commitment to enhancing connectivity and passenger experience on key inter‑city corridors.
The upgraded train was formally flag‑offed today at Ernakulam Junction, marking the start of a new service run with a larger coach composition. The addition of the coaches is expected to reduce overcrowding on the popular route and improve travel time.
Railway officials highlighted that the Vande Bharat Express, known for its high‑speed and modern amenities, will now offer more seats and better facilities for long‑distance travelers between the two major cities.
Passengers can now book tickets for the extended train on the official railway portal, with the new schedule reflecting the increased coach count.
The launch underscores the Indian Railways’ commitment to enhancing connectivity and passenger experience on key inter‑city corridors.