The recent discontinuation of the tri-weekly Vande Bharat Express train running between Ernakulam and Bengaluru has sparked outrage among commuters and politicians. The train's withdrawal, despite high occupancy rates and the upcoming Onam festival, has been met with criticism, with many highlighting the impact on Kerala residents working in Bengaluru who...
more...

rely on this service for travel back home. The decision has been attributed to platform constraints at Bengaluru, but there are calls for the service to be reinstated as a special train or even regularized as a daily service, especially given the anticipated increase in travel demand during the festive season. The Railways are exploring options for special trains and increasing the frequency of existing services between Kerala and Bengaluru.