Demand up, but track congestion derails new Vande Bharat hopes in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vande Bharat trains continue to be among the most preferred services for rail passengers in Kerala, with occupancy levels consistently crossing 160% on routes such as Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod, and Nagercoil-Chennai Egmore.

Despite the strong patronage, sources said the railway ministry has not granted additional services to Kerala, citing severe track congestion.