Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat from Nov

KERALA is reportedly set to get another Vande Bharat Express.

A new Vande Bharat train on the Bengaluru–Ernakulam route was approved on October 8, 2025, with service expected to begin by mid-November 2025, according to BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

This route has been a long-standing demand from people, especially Malayalis working in Bengaluru.

The new train service will provide a welcome alternative to buses, which often charge high fares during peak seasons, and it will benefit those travelling between the cities for work and other purposes.  

Route: Ernakulam to Bengaluru, via Thrissur and Palakkad 

People, including many Malayalis working in Bengaluru, need better travel options between the two cities. 
This service will alleviate overcrowding and high fares on other transport options, especially during peak festive seasons.