{
  "id": 16290207,
  "title": "Kerala gets its first Vistadome Coach on Madurai-Guruvayur Express: How it will boost train travel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/kerala-gets-its-first-vistadome-coach-on-madurai-guruvayur-express",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T06:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/southern-railway-vistadome-coach-kerala-bound-madurai-guruvayur-express-10934755/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Southern Railways has introduced its first Vistadome coach on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers. The Vistadome coach, with panoramic views and larger windows, will be attached to the train between Madurai and Guruvayur from 22nd October 2026 to 15th January 2027, and from 23rd October 2026 to 16th January 2027. The train, which covers a distance of 519 km and takes 14 hours and 40 minutes, now has a revised composition including one Executive AC Chair Car (Vistadome) coach, two sleeper-class coaches, and seven general second-class coaches. Reservations for the Vistadome coach are now open.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "First Vistadome coach introduced on Madurai-Guruvayur Express",
    "Coach features panoramic views and larger windows",
    "Travel period: 22 Oct 2026 to 15 Jan 2027"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adding panoramic viewing capabilities to this long-distance route prioritizes passenger comfort and scenic engagement, marking a shift toward premium experiential travel within the Southern Railways network.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}