The train leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 5.15 am, except on Thursdays.

The train leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 5.15 am, except on Thursdays.

The train leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 5.15 am, except on Thursdays.

The new Thiruvananthapuram - Kasaragod (20634) 20-coach Vande Bharat started its service today. According to railway sources, the train enjoyed 100% booking right on the first day. On subsequent days as well, bookings are already in the waiting list category, according to the IRCTC booking app. The train left Thiruvananthapuram at 5.15 am and will reach Kasaragod at 1.20 pm. The 20-coach Express was first launched in the New Delhi - Varanasi and Nagpur - Secunderabad routes. The next two include Kerala's Vande Bharat and the Tirunelveli - Chennai Egmore Express. Many on social media also shared the inaugural run of the train.

20-coach Vande Bharat features
1) It's seating capacity is 1,440 as compared to the 1,128 of 16-coach train.
2) As per reports, it has 15% more storage capacity as compared to other Vande Bharats
3) It also has 10% more cushioning as compared to the ergonomic seats of other VB trains. There is also around three-inch more legroom for passengers, expecially in executive class. 
4) It also ensures a smoother, quieter ride eperience, thanks to advanced shock absorbers and suspension systems. 
5) There are reportedly dedicated wheelchair spaces in each coaches, braille-embossed seat numbers and other signage for visually impaired passengers. The restroom is also more spacious and anti-slip flooring.