What are the specialties of Vande Bharat Train in Kerala
The Vande Bharath train introduced in Kerala has many specialties than other trains that are operational in the state. The name of the Vande Bharat train earlier was ‘Train 18’. The train has the highest speed of any other train in Kerala. It is a semi-high-speed Train. The look of the train is also different from other trains. It is also fully manufactured in India by Indian Railways. It is also a train with all its coaches fully air-conditioned. Even though it is a semi-high-speed train, in Kerala, it is the fastest train that connects travelers from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
Stops of Vande Bharat Train in Kerala
The Vande Bharat Train has the following stops in its journey between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod:
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Ernakulam
- Thrissur
- Shornur
- Kozhikode
- Kannur
Ticket charges for Vande Bharat Train in Kerala
There are two slabs of Ticket Charges on the train. Economy (Chair Car) and Executive (Rotating Seats) From Thiruvananthapuram, the ticket rate in Indian Rupees for Vande Bharat Train is as follows:
| Destination | Economy (Chair Car) | Executive |
| Kollam | 435 | 820 |
| Kottayam | 555 | 1075 |
| Ernakulam | 765 | 1420 |
| Thrissur | 880 | 1650 |
| Shornur | 950 | 1775 |
| Kozhikode | 1090 | 2060 |
| Kannur | 1260 | 2415 |
| Kasargod | 1590 | 2880 |
What is the Speed of Vande Bharat Train?
The highest speed of the Vande Bharat Train is 180 km p h (kilometer per hour) or 110 miles per hour. But the average speed of the train is 110 kmph.
What is the cost of One Vande Bharat Train?
The cost of one vande Bharat Train is nearly 100 cores Indian Rupees.
What are the main specialties of Vande Bharat Train?
The main specialties of Vande Bharat Train are:
Fully Automatic Doors: Unlike other trains, no manual handling of the entrance or exit doors is required or allowed in the train. The sliding doors are operated by the loco pilot when necessary otherwise it is fully automatic.
Bio Vacuum Toilets: The train’s toilet system requires a minimal amount of water and it prevents the spreading of odor into the passenger area. Nor it has the traditional way of disposing of waste on the railway track. The bathroom fittings are touch-free for safe and easy operation.
Wi-Fi: It has free wi-fi for passengers. Also charging stations are provided with each seat for electronic gadgets.
GPS-based Passenger Information system: Travelers get the actual status of the train location with the new GPS-based Passenger Information system. It helps to know where the actual location of the train and how long will it take to reach the traveler’s location etc.
Revolving Chairs: All executive coaches of the train have 180-degree revolving chairs and those who want to sit face-to-face can use this feature between two rows. In the economy range coaches, this feature is not available.
What are the specialties of Vande Bharat Train in Kerala?
Engineless Train: The train moves on Electric motors and not on the engine. This is the first engine-less long-distance train in India. It also saves energy compared to similar fully air-conditioned trains like Shatabdi Express or Rajdhani Express.
Complementary Food: The ticket cost includes the cost of food or snacks during the journey like many international airlines.
Security: The train has a closed circuit TV system and all the passengers are monitored during the travel. No one can enter or exit the train unless it is completely stopped and the doors are automatically opened and closed.
Modular Racks: The cabin or coaches have a luggage area that is designed like an aircraft and more space is provided for the safe keeping of baggage of each passenger.
Make India Product: Also, the train is completely designed and manufactured in India under the ‘Make In India’ project and the cost is reduced to half of similar coaches and trains imported. It is made in Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.
Improved Pantry: Most modern facilities are provided in the pantry area to keep food and beverages heating and chilling.
Which is the first Vande Bharat Train India?
The first Vande Bharat Train India is the one from New Delhi to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh State started on 15th February 2019. The train was flagged off by Indian prime minister Shri Narendra Modi. Moreover, it takes 8 hours only to complete the travel. Also, it stops only at Kanpur and Prayagraj during its travel between Delhi and Varanasi. The Delhi Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) Vande Bharat train also started in October 2019 flagged off by home minister Amit Shah.
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