Vande Bharat Express to Connect Chennai and Rameswaram
04.10.2025
The Vande Bharat Express will shortly link Rameswaram and Chennai with faster travel, upgraded amenities, and environment-friendly electric travel for tourists on Tamil Nadu’s crucial rail link.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Vande Bharat Express Boosts South Rail Connectivity
The southern Railway put up the proposal to the Railway Board after finishing electrification on the 53-km Ramanathapuram-Rameswaram track. As the terminal 220-metre Uchipuli stretch requires trials, engineers will test it prior to commencing the service.
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Officials aim for it to originate from either Tambaram or Chennai Egmore. The new daytime schedule provides for a round and round trip on the same day within eight hours, so it will ease up traffic on the overnight trains but increase efficiency and comfort.
Vande Bharat Express Increases Comfort and Sustainability
Vande Bharat Express will be equipped with air-conditioned coaches, automatic sliding doors, and reclining premium passenger Seats. The train is equipped with energy-efficient technologies that reduce emissions and operating expenses.
At present, there are three daily and four weekly trains from Chennai to Rameswaram, such as the Sethu Superfast Express and Boat Mail Express. But passengers have increased with holiday demand, straining capacity.
The South Railway anticipates that the newly introduced express will eliminate this problem and increase tourists in the southern districts. Owing to the fact that Rameswaram is a prominent pilgrimage point, authorities have predicted massive increments both in international and-domestic tourists.
Planners also assess travel demand, line capacity, and ticket revenue for profitability and long-term viability. The scheme meets India’s pledge for modern, environment-friendly transportation that reinforces economic development and inter-regional connectivness.
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What is Vande Bharat Express?
The Vande Bharat Express is the semi-high-speed train of India, which is intended for comfort, energy efficiency, and shorter travel time across major corridors.
What is the time interval for the Vande Bharat Express on the corridor?
The proposal is put in by the Southern Railway, and it will start operations after successful electrification trials on the Uchipuli section.
What will the new service do for passengers?
It will reduce travel time below eight hours, offers same-day turnaround possibilities, and offers a cleaner, speedier, and more comfortable transportation experience for passengers.
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