Known for their luxury and efficiency,
these air-conditioned trains can reach speeds of up to 130 km/h and are
furnished with modern amenities like CCTV and automated sliding doors.
The new Vande Bharat trains will run on many routes in Kerala
and extend into Tamil Nadu. Two of the ten routes will run from Kollam to
Thrissur and Tirunelveli, with the Thrissur route perhaps being extended to
Guruvayur, a renowned pilgrimage site.
Other routes will connect
Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam and Guruvayur to Madurai, giving travellers
easy access to both major cities and lesser-known destinations. By establishing these links, officials
hope to attract more people to underserved areas, generating opportunities for
local businesses and tourism-related services.