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Enhanced 20-Car Vande Bharat Launches on Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru Route
Speedy Summary:
- The Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangaluru Central Vande Bharat Express has been upgraded to a 20-car rake, increasing seating capacity by an additional 312 seats.
- The upgraded rake, manufactured by Integral Coach Factory in Chennai (the 89th of it’s kind), began operations as scheduled on Tuesday.
- Both Vande Bharat Express trains operating entirely within Kerala now feature the maximum configuration of 20 cars.
- The Thiruvananthapuram Division operates three Vande Bharat services,including the recently upgraded Nagercoil-MGR chennai Central service.
- Divisional Railway Manager Divyakant Chandrakar and other senior officials inspected the upgraded train at Thiruvananthapuram central station, interacted with crew and passengers, and expressed gratitude for stakeholder support.
- Southern Railway reports a seat occupancy rate of 160%, highlighting strong public demand for modern high-speed travel.
Indian Opinion analysis:
The upgrade to a 20-car configuration for the Mangaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express signifies an vital step in addressing growing passenger demand for efficient rail travel. With Kerala-based services now standardized at this full capacity configuration, it reflects Southern Railway’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure while accommodating rising popularity. A reported seat occupancy rate of 160% underscores India’s need for robust investments in rail connectivity and modernization.Thes efforts could set benchmarks not onyl within regional operations but also inspire similar upgrades nationally as passenger expectations evolve.Read more:
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