All set for panoramic rail travel on Kollam–Sengottai line
The Kollam–Sengottai rail route is introducing its first Vistadome coach on the Madurai–Guruvayur Express starting October 22. The coach features panoramic glass windows and rotatable seats to provide tourists with scenic views of the Western Ghats.
Why it matters
This initiative promotes regional tourism and enhances the travel experience in one of India's most picturesque rail corridors.
All set for panoramic rail travel on Kollam–Sengottai line left The interior of a Vistadome rail coach. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/gh0d52/article71607035.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261018-WA0004.jpg KOLLAM Passengers on the Kollam–Sengottai route are in for a sensory feast as Keralam’s first-ever vistadome coach hits the track on October 22. Attached to the Madurai–Guruvayur Express, the addition of this executive vistadome AC coach adds a distinct attraction for travelers, featuring expansive glass windows and rotatable seats designed to offer panoramic views of the Western Ghats along the picturesque Sengottai–Punalur ghat section. Passengers will be able to experience the winding tracks, lush green landscapes, and mountain scenery of the Sengottai gap connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu in ultimate comfort. Combining the convenience of rail transport with the region’s natural splendour, the service is expected to appeal strongly to tourists, families, and nature enthusiasts.
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