Southern Railway introduces a Vistadome coach on the Madurai–Guruvayur Express, with operations running temporarily on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Service is scheduled for journeys starting from Madurai between October 22, 2026 and January 15, 2027.
Outlets describe the move as the first Vistadome coach in Tamil Nadu on this route, and as Kerala’s debut as well, as the train enters the state on its journey. The Hindu says the coach is designed for sightseeing, featuring extra-large glass windows and an observation-friendly layout, intended to appeal to tourists, families and leisure travellers.
While the reports differ mainly in where they emphasize the “first” for Tamil Nadu versus Kerala, they agree on the same core details: the introduction of the Vistadome coach on the Madurai–Guruvayur Express, the days of operation, and the seasonal window for the trial period.
