Three new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Kerala: Kerala is set to get three new Amrit Bharat trains and a passenger train this week. All the three Amrit Bharat trains will
be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the state tomorrow, January 23. What is so special about an Amrit Bharat train? Introduced on December 30, 2023, an Amrit Bharat train has locomotives at both ends for better acceleration. These modern trains have boosted the travel experience of the common people. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are a new category of superfast passenger trains in the country. Since its launch, 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains have already become operational and nine additional services are set to be introduced. These routes are believed to bolster connectivity by linking the eastern and sub-Himalayan regions with major destinations across southern, western and central India. The Amrit Bharat Express is designed to handle heavy passenger volumes, especially during festive seasons and peak migration periods. With fares of approximately Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres and proportionately lower pricing for short and medium-distance journeys, the service follows a simple and transparent fare structure with no dynamic pricing. These trains are fully non-AC, configured with 11 general class coaches, 8 sleeper class coaches, 1 pantry car and 2 second class–cum–luggage–cum–guard vans with disabled-friendly compartments. Key takeaways from Kerala’s three new Amrit Bharat and passenger train routes
- Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express
- Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express
- Thiruvananthapuram-Hyderabad Amrit Bharat Express
- Guruvayur-Thrissur passenger train.
Nagercoil-Mangaluru Amrit Bharat Express: Stations
The train number 16329/16330 Nagercoil Jn–Mangaluru Jn Amrit Bharat train will connect Tamil Nadu with coastal Karnataka via Kerala. The train will stop at 20 stations, which include Kasaragod, Kannur, Thalassery, Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Karunagappalli, Kollam, Sivagiri, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram Central.Thiruvananthapuram–Tambaram Amrit Bharat Express: Stations
The train number 16122/16121 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Tambaram-Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrit Bharat Express will boost inter-state mobility between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The train will stop at 15 stations, which include Kulitturai, Nagercoil Town, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Satur, Kovilpatti, Virudunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Srirangam, Ariyalur, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram and Chengalpattu.Thiruvananthapuram-Hyderabad Amrit Bharat Express: Stations
The train number 17042/17041 Thiruvananthapuram North-Charlapalli-Thiruvananthapuram North Amrit Bharat Express will boost connectivity among Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The train will stop at 29 stations, which include Varkala Shivagiri, Kollam, Karunagappalli, Kayamkulam, Mavelikara, Chenhannur, Tiruvalla, Changanassery, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tirppur, Erode, Salem, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Tiruttani, Renigunta, Nellore, Ongole, Bapatla, Tenali, Guntur, Sattenapalle, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda.The Guruvayur-Thrissur passenger train will be a MEMU service.
