Riding high on demand from short-distance passengers, the newly launched Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Vande Bharat Express is running at full capacity, with an average booking rate of 225% from April 26 to 30.
According to authorities, more than 200% booking rate on the premium train points to the wide acceptance of the train in Kerala. The booking pattern reveals that more than end-to-end destination passengers, short-distance commuters are relying on the train. This has helped the train clock a booking rate of over 200%.
For instance, one seat is used by close to three passengers during the entire length of the journey, Railways say. Among the various short-distance stretches, the Thiruvananthapuram-Kochi stretch has more demand as per the booking trends.
