'Stunning Palakkad and world-class journey'; Viral video of Kochi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train journey

The recently launched Kerala's third Vande Bharat Express service runs on the Ernakulam-Bengaluru route. This elite train service saves two and a half hours compared to regular train services on this route.

Now, a video of a Malayali passenger talking about the third Vande Bharat experience is going viral on social media. The footage shared shows the train passing through the lush green, picturesque landscape between Palakkad and Coimbatore.

“Good food, clean coaches, green hills outside... It feels like a world-class journey, and it is in India. This is the first time I'm having such good food inside a train, and that too while taking a look at this amazing scenic spot outside. Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat' is a perfect example of development.” The video was shared on BJP leader Anoop Antony Joseph's X page.

Amidst the positive response, some even hinted at the increasing pile of garbage and filth found on tracks and asked authorities to take necessary action.

Good food, clean coaches and lush green mountains glowing outside - it feels like a world-class journey. And it’s in India.

The Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat is the perfect example of what Modi-era railways have become. pic.twitter.com/XK1gaONuAB

— Anoop Antony Joseph (@AnoopKaippalli) November 16, 2025