PM Modi to Inaugurate Three Amrit Bharat Express Trains on January 23 in Thiruvananthapuram
Indian Railways is set to enhance long-distance connectivity across South and Central India with the inauguration of three Amrit Bharat Express trains on January 23, 2026, by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The new services aim to provide faster, comfortable, and affordable travel, especially benefiting pilgrims, migrant workers, and inter-state passengers.
🚆 New Amrit Bharat Express Services
1) Tambaram – Thiruvananthapuram Central (16121/16122)
Frequency: Weekly
Departure: Tambaram – Wednesday 17:30
Return: Thiruvananthapuram Central – Thursday 23:45
Key Stops: Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil Town, Kulitturai
Significance: Strengthens Tamil Nadu–Kerala capital connectivity and supports Sabarimala-bound travel.
2) Charlapalli – Thiruvananthapuram North (17041/17042)
Frequency: Weekly
Departure: Charlapalli – Tuesday 07:15
Return: Thiruvananthapuram North – Thursday 23:30
Key Stops: Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Chengannur, Kayamkulam, Kollam, Varkala Sivagiri
Significance: A major link between Telangana/Andhra regions and Kerala’s cultural and pilgrim belt.
3) Nagercoil – Mangaluru Junction (16329/16330)
Frequency: Weekly
Departure: Nagercoil – Tuesday 11:40
Return: Mangaluru Junction – Wednesday 22:05
Key Stops: Thiruvananthapuram Central, Kollam, Kayamkulam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Aluva, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod
Significance: Seamless coastal connectivity across Kerala up to Karnataka.
✨ What Makes Amrit Bharat Special
Modern LHB push-pull rakes
Improved acceleration and ride comfort
Enhanced passenger amenities
Optimized maintenance and servicing schedules
With these launches, Indian Railways continues its push to modernize intercity travel while expanding access across key economic, cultural, and pilgrimage corridors.
