Chennai-Nagercoil and Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Trains: Full Stop Lists and Fare Details Revealed!
On August 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three new Vande Bharat Express trains via video from Delhi. The new routes include Meerut-Lucknow, Chennai-Egmore-Nagercoil, and Madurai-Bengaluru Cantonment, aimed at enhancing travel in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
The Vande Bharat trains, introduced under the `Make in India` initiative in 2019, offer a luxury travel experience. Over 100 Vande Bharat trains now operate across 280 districts in India.
Key Details of New Vande Bharat Trains:
Chennai Egmore - Nagercoil (Train No. 20627):
• Service Start: September 2
• Departure: Chennai Egmore at 5 AM, Arrival in Nagercoil at 1:50 PM
• Return: Nagercoil at 2:20 PM, Arrival in Chennai Egmore at 11 PM
• Fare: ₹1,760 (AC Chair Car), ₹3,240 (Executive Chair Car)
• Stops: Tambaram, Villupuram, Trichy, Dindigul, Madurai, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli
Madurai - Bengaluru Cantonment (Train No. 20671):
• Service Start: September 2
• Departure: Madurai at 5:15 AM, Arrival in Bengaluru at 1 PM
• Return: Bengaluru at 1:30 PM, Arrival in Madurai at 9:45 PM
• Fare: ₹1,575 (AC Chair Car), ₹2,865 (Executive Chair Car)
• Stops: Dindigul, Trichy, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, Krishnarajapuram
Facilities:
• Modern technology with GPS-based information
• Disabled-friendly features and touch-free toilets
• Emergency lighting, talk-back units, and 360-degree rotating seats
• High-speed travel up to 160 km/h
• Safety features include `Kavach` technology to prevent collisions
The new services aim to provide a world-class travel experience and improve connectivity across key regions.
