THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vande Bharat is ready for regular service after completing the trial runs. There will be 16 coaches. The timetable and ticket prices will be announced tomorrow and booking may also start. Tickets from the 26th can be booked in advance. The opening day service will be provided with a complimentary souvenir ticket.

Meanwhile, train services have been altered to mark the Prime Minister's visit and the inauguration of Vande Bharat. The services will be changed from 23rd to 25th of this month. Malabar Express and Chennai Mail will terminate at Kochuveli on the 23rd and 24th and the same trains will depart from Kochuveli on the 24th and 25th.