Kerala to welcome 10 new Vande Bharat trains; fares starting at Rs 30Kerala is launching 10 new Vande Bharat trains, also known as Namo Bharat, to boost tourism and connectivity. These modern, air-conditioned trains offer inter-city travel at speeds of up to 130 km/h, equipped with amenities like automatic sliding doors and CCTV cameras. The trains will provide tourists with the opportunity to...
more... explore Kerala's diverse destinations, including lesser-known areas. Two trains will operate from Kollam, one to Thirunelveli and another to Thrissur (which will be extended to Guruvayur). Other routes include Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam and Guruvayur to Madurai. The trains are expected to stimulate local economies and attract tourists to previously unexplored regions. Kollam, known for its coastline, backwaters, hills, and forests, will benefit significantly from these new services. The trains will traverse the scenic Kottarakkara-Punalur-Thenmala-Aryankavu route, passing through the historic Kollam-Shenkottai line, offering access to attractions like the Thenmala Dam, Palaruvi Waterfalls, and Rosemala village. The article also highlights the need to address infrastructure limitations at smaller stations to accommodate Vande Bharat trains and encourage tourism in regions like Thenmala and Manrothuruthu. The trains are designed for efficient inter-city travel and are well-suited for distances of 100 to 250 kilometers. Indian Railways has announced fare structures with a minimum ticket price of Rs 30, inclusive of GST, and offers season tickets for weekly, monthly, and other durations.
Kerala mein 10 new Vande Bharat trains, jisko Namo Bharat bhi kahte hain, launch hone wala hai, jo tourism aur connectivity ko boost karega. Ye modern, air-conditioned trains inter-city travel ke liye 130 km/h ki speed tak ja sakte hain, aur inmein automatic sliding doors and CCTV cameras jaise facilities...
more... bhi hain. Ye trains tourists ko Kerala ke alag alag destinations explore karne ka mauka denge, jismein kuchh lesser-known areas bhi include hain. Do trains Kollam se operate honge, ek Thirunelveli ke liye aur dusra Thrissur ke liye (jiska route Guruvayur tak extend kiya jayega). Dusre routes mein Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam aur Guruvayur to Madurai include hain. Ye trains local economies ko boost karne aur pehle unexplored regions mein tourists ko attract karne ki ummid hai. Kollam, jo apne coastline, backwaters, hills, aur forests ke liye famous hai, in new services se kaafi benefit paane wala hai. Ye trains scenic Kottarakkara-Punalur-Thenmala-Aryankavu route se guzarte hue, historic Kollam-Shenkottai line se hoke jaayenge, aur is route se Thenmala Dam, Palaruvi Waterfalls, aur Rosemala village jaise attractions tak access milta hai. Article mein smaller stations pe infrastructure limitations ko address karne ki jarurat bhi highlight ki gayi hai, taki Vande Bharat trains ko accommodate kiya ja sake aur Thenmala aur Manrothuruthu jaise regions mein tourism ko encourage kiya ja sake. Ye trains efficient inter-city travel ke liye design kiye gaye hain aur 100 to 250 kilometers ki distances ke liye perfect hain. Indian Railways ne Vande Bharat trains ke liye fare structures announce ki hain, jismein minimum ticket price Rs 30 hai, GST include karke, aur weekly, monthly, aur aur bhi duration ke liye season tickets bhi available hain.