The train covers the distance of 573 km in just 7 hours and 45 minutes, maintaining an average speed of 74 km/hr.
The new Vande Bharat Express significantly improves travel efficiency between Madurai Junction and Bengaluru Cantt., offering a route that is 138 km, or 24%, shorter than previous options. The train covers the distance of 573 km in just 7 hours and 45 minutes, maintaining an average speed of 74 km/hr.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Madurai-Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express from Madurai Junction via video conference on August 31.
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Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express stoppages
Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Karur, Namakkal, Salem, Krishnarajapuram and Bengaluru Cantt.
Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Timings
The Madurai-Bengaluru Cantt. Vande Bharat Express will make a total of six halts en route. The journey will begin at Madurai Junction at 5:15 AM, with the first stop at Dindigul Junction at 5:59 AM, where the train will halt for 2 minutes. It will then proceed to Tiruchchirappalli Junction, arriving at 6:50 AM and departing at 6:55 AM after a 5-minute stop.
The next stop is Karur Junction at 8:08 AM, followed by Namakkal at 8:32 AM, with each station receiving a 2-minute halt. The train will then reach Salem Junction at 9:15 AM, where it will pause for 5 minutes. The final stops are at Krishnarajapuram at 12:50 PM and Bengaluru Cantt. at 1:00 PM, marking the end of the journey.
Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express schedule
The train will operate six days a week, except on Tuesdays, featuring 8 coaches with a total capacity of 1,128 passengers per trip.
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Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express fare
According to media reports, the fare for the chair car is expected to range from Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,300, while the executive class is likely to be priced between Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000.