{
  "id": 15191117,
  "title": "Vistadome coach set for Keralam debut on Madurai–Guruvayur Express",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/vistadome-coach-set-for-keralam-debut-on-madurai-guruvayur-express",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T12:22:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vistadome-coach-set-for-keralam-debut-on-maduraiguruvayur-express/article71596309.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the first time, the mystical state of Kerala will welcome a vistadome coach aboard the Madurai-Guruvayur Express. This innovative addition, characterized by expansive glass windows and panoramic viewing features, is poised to revolutionize the rail travel experience, presenting passengers with awe-inspiring vistas of the verdant countryside along the picturesque route. The temporary arrangement, effective from October 22 to January 15, 2027, will see the vistadome coach gracing Train No. 16327 Madurai-Guruvayur Express, which traverses via Punalur and Kottarakara on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Conversely, the return journey on Train No. 16328 Guruvayur-Madurai Express, operating from October 23 to January 16, 2027, will feature the vistadome coach on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. The temporary realignment seamlessly integrates the new coach into the existing fleet of 13 LHB coaches, all while preserving the total coach count. Crafted with oversized glass windows and a passenger-friendly layout, the vistadome coach caters to tourists, families, and leisure travelers eager to soak in the scenic splendor. MP N.K. Premachandran lauded the addition, stating that the coach would significantly bolster tourism along the Kollam-Sengottai railway line and neighboring attractions, while simultaneously benefiting commuters between the two prominent pilgrimage hubs of Madurai and Guruvayur. MP Kodikunnil Suresh emphasized the significance of such progressive features on trains to capitalize on Kerala’s natural beauty and tourism potential, asserting that these initiatives would elevate the overall train travel experience in Kerala and position the railways as a potent catalyst for the State’s tourism growth.",
  "summary": "Designed with extra-large glass windows and an observation-friendly layout, the vistadome coach aims to cater to tourists, families, and leisure travellers keen on taking in the scenic landscape",
  "key_points": [
    "Vistadome coach debuts on Madurai-Guruvayur Express.",
    "Expansive glass windows offer panoramic views.",
    "Coach operational from Oct 22 to Jan 16, 2027."
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}