IllustrationVande Bharat trains hit 189% occupancy on Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru route in FY26
The service between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru recorded the highest occupancy at 189.35%, while other key routes also exceeded 100%.
IllustrationThe service between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru recorded the highest occupancy at 189.35%, while other key routes also exceeded 100%.
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Railway officials say passengers prefer regular trains despite higher capacity demand, citing reliability and punctuality.

The expansion aims to ease congestion and eliminate passenger waiting lists on key routes.

The initiative includes tourist huts, riverfront parks, viewpoints and trekking paths as part of the UT Capex Budget 2026-27.
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