The Railway Board is expected to announce the early operation of a Vande Bharat Express train between Coimbatore and Bengaluru, fulfilling a long-standing demand of travelers. This will be the second Vande Bharat train for Coimbatore, with the other currently operating on the Coimbatore-Chennai Central route. The new train will be...
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the second express train from Coimbatore to Bengaluru, following the UDAY Express (22666). While the announcement is expected, it remains unclear if the new train will be a night service, which many travelers have requested. There are calls to reroute the UDAY Express via Hosur and increase the number of second-seater coaches. The introduction of sleeper coaches in the Vande Bharat train is seen as a potential solution to the demand for an overnight service.