India, Nov. 7 -- The long-awaited Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express is set to be flagged off on November 8, marking a major milestone for South India's rail network.

The high-speed train will cut travel time between the two cities by over two hours, completing the journey in 8 hours and 40 minutes, and connecting key IT, commercial, and educational hubs across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the service through videoconferencing from Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, where the main event will take place.

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Alongside the Ernakulam-Bengaluru route, the Prime Minister will also ...