Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express to get 16 coaches - The HinduPublished - August 14, 2026 01:42 am IST - KOCHIThe number of coaches in the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express would be augmented from eight to 16, Railway Minister Aswini Vaishnaw has said. He was replying to a demand in the Lok Sabha by Hibi Eden, MP, to increase the number of coaches in the train to 20, according to a release.Mr. Eden has, in addition, sought the introduction of another Vande Bharat rake in the corridor during night, considering the whopping demand from commuters, it said.Published - August 14, 2026 01:42 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }