Vistadome train to Guruvayur from October 22: Fares start at ₹515

Guruvayur: Passengers travelling between Madurai and Guruvayur will soon be able to enjoy panoramic views of green hillsides and rivers through large glass windows, with a Vistadome AC coach set to be introduced on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express from October 22.

The journey will pass through the scenic Kollam-Punalur-Sengottai route, offering passengers a wider view of the surrounding landscape. The coach will feature 44 executive sleeper seats and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Southern Railway has allotted the Vistadome coach to Kerala on a trial basis. The service could become permanent if it receives a positive response from passengers, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Nithin Norbert, who is in charge of the service, said.

Madurai-Guruvayur Vistadome train timings

The train will arrive at Guruvayur at 2.30 am and depart for Madurai at 5.50 am, reaching Madurai at 7.10 pm.

The service will operate four days a week in each direction. The Madurai-Guruvayur service will run from Thursday to Sunday, while the return service from Guruvayur to Madurai will operate from Friday to Monday.

Vistadome train ticket fares

The fare from Guruvayur to Madurai is ₹1,875, while passengers travelling from Guruvayur to Thrissur will have to pay ₹515.

Passengers can book tickets through reservation counters at railway stations or on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website, www.irctc.co.in.

Bookings for the service up to November 5 have already been completed, according to the information provided.

The Vistadome coach has been introduced on a trial basis, and its continuation will depend on passenger response.