Southern Railway introduces Vistadome coach on Madurai–Guruvayur Express

Southern Railway has announced the temporary introduction of an Executive Vistadome AC coach on the Madurai–Guruvayur Express. The coach is designed to provide passengers with panoramic views of the Western Ghats, specifically covering the Sengottai–Punalur ghat route and the Aryankavu pass.

For journeys departing from Madurai, the Vistadome coach will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 22, 2026, to January 15, 2027. On the return service from Guruvayur, the coach will run on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays from October 23, 2026, to January 16, 2027.

Ticket reservations are currently open. The base fare for the Executive Vistadome coach is approximately ₹515, with the total end-to-end journey priced at approximately ₹1,875.