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The launch of Vande Bharat Express service on the Ernakulam-Bengaluru route has been delayed due to various reasons, including a shortage of platforms at railway stations in Bengaluru, according to railway officials. Commuters are demanding the operation of at least one Vande Bharat rake on the route. A potential solution could...
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be running the train between Kottayam and Baiyyapanahalli, considering the lack of platforms at Ernakulam Junction and KSR Bengaluru. While a full-fledged service launch might coincide with the Onam holiday season, the timings and stops are yet to be finalized pending the allocation of a new rake. Passengers' groups are advocating for a 16-coach Vande Bharat rake and a sleeper variant to cater to the growing demand. However, railway sources cite concerns over maintenance facilities and the impact on short-distance trains if a new daily Vande Bharat service is introduced.