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Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vistadome Is Back: Check Features, Ticket Price, Train Timings, Baggage Allowance
Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vistadome Is Back: Check Features, Ticket Price, Train Timings, Baggage Allowance
The Bengaluru-Mangaluru Gomteshwara Express (16575/16576) has reopened after a six-month hiatus. The service, which featured a Vistadome coach, had been closed since June. It was initially scheduled to restart in October after electrification work was completed between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. However, delivery delays led to the project's suspension till mid-December.
As per Asianet, there will be no change in the schedule and timings of the Gomteshwara Express. The train connects major pilgrimage sites like Kukke Subrahmanya, Dharmasthala and Shravanabelagola.
Q: What Is The Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vistadome Train Experience Like?
– The train features panoramic glass windows as well as a domed roof. It offers a scenic journey through the Western Ghats.
Q: When does the Vistadome train operate?
-The train starts at the Yeshwantpur Junction (YPR). It departs around 7:00 AM and reaches Mangaluru Junction (MAJN) by 4:35-4:40 PM.
Q: What Are The Ticket Prices For The Vistadome Train?
– To travel on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vistadome Train, passengers need to shell out at least Rs 1,525 per ticket.
Q: What Are The Key Features Of Vistadome Coaches?
– The coaches can seat 44 passengers in the AC Executive Class. The service has 180-degree rotating chairs. Anti-glare glass roofs and large ceiling-to-floor windows are also part of the coaches.
– Passengers can get amenities such as mobile charging points, CCTV, bio-toilets, LED displays, a mini pantry with snacks available for purchase, foldable tables, automatic doors, a GPS info system, and onboard attendants.
– Meals are not included in the service. No senior citizen concessions can be availed.
Q: On Which Days Do The Vistadome Trains Operate?
– Vistadome coaches are part of three trains from Bengaluru to Mangaluru. Services resumed recently after a suspension for electrification work.
Q: How Can Passengers Book Vistadome Train Tickets?
– Passengers can visit the IRCTC website or app to book tickets. They need to select the “Vistadome AC EV" or “Executive Chair Car (EC)" class on these trains. Advance booking is important as seats are booked quickly, especially on Fridays.
– There is no reliable Tatkal availability. Passengers must check for return trips on matching days (such as 16576 on Mon/Wed/Fri from MAJN).
Q: Which Trains On The Bengaluru To Mangaluru Route Feature Vistadome Coaches?
Three trains have Vistadome coaches:
– Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express, train number 16515.
– Gomateshwara Express, train number 16575.
– Yeshwantpur-Mangalore Express, train number 16539.
Q: What Are The Details Of The Vistadome Coaches On These Trains?
– The Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express (16515): operates through the Western Ghats, with Vistadome coaches on select days.
– Yeshwantpur-Mangalore Express (16539) has Vistadome coaches for panoramic views.
– Gomateshwara Express (16575): The service resumed after maintenance work.
Q: How Many Vistadome Coaches Are Attached To Each Train?
– The Yeshwantpur-Karwar Express (16515) has two Vistadome coaches.
– The Yeshwantpur-Mangalore Express (16539) usually has one Vistadome coach, but configurations can vary.
– The Gomateshwara Express (16575) has two Vistadome coaches, recent journeys confirm.
Q: What Are The Baggage Rules For Vistadome Coaches On The Bengaluru-Mangaluru Route?
– The standard baggage rules for the AC Executive Chair Car (EC) class apply to the Vistadome coaches too. There are no separate restrictions apart from general guidelines.
– There is a free luggage allowance of 40 kg per adult, and an additional 10 kg marginal allowance, before excess charges apply.
– A piece of luggage must be a maximum of 100 x 60 x 25 cm in dimensions. Larger items will go via parcel van.
– Excess baggage incurs a fee amounting to 1.5 times the luggage rate.
– For children, the luggage allowance is half the adult free limit.
Q: Can Passengers Keep Luggage Under Their Seats In Vistadome Coaches?
– In Vistadome coaches, the luggage must be stored on designated racks available at the ends of the coach to maintain unobstructed views and clear aisles.
– Vistadome coaches do not have overhead bins and under-seat space.
– Small handbags can be kept on foldable tables briefly, but larger items must be kept on end racks.
Q: What Is The Current Vistadome (Ev Class) Ticket Price From Yeshwantpur (Ypr) To Mangaluru Jn (Majn)?
– For adults, the base fare is Rs 1,525. This does not include additional charges like reservation fee, IRCTC convenience fees and GST (typically 5%).
– In recent bookings, passengers had to pay Rs 1,549 per ticket.
Q: What Is The Fare Breakdown For Vistadome Coaches From Yeshwantpur To Mangaluru?
– The Vistadome coach prices are 1.1 times the Shatabdi Executive Class base price, with extras added at booking.
– For children (5-12 years), the base fare is around Rs 560. There are no concessions available.
– Passengers must confirm the exact fares via IRCTC, as prices may vary slightly due to demand.
Source: News18
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