Thiruvananthapuram: The Southern Railway on Sunday said that it has introduced an Executive Vistadome AC coach on the highly patronised Madurai-Guruvayur Express so that passengers get the unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of the Sengottai-Punalur ghat section of the Western Ghats, including the picturesque Aryankavu pass.

The Vistadome coach will be temporarily operated on the Madurai-Guruvayur Express on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, for journeys commencing from Madurai from October 22, 2026 to January 15, 2027, Southern Railways said in a release.

In the return direction, the train will operate with the Vistadome coach on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, for journeys commencing from Guruvayur from October 23, 2026 to January 16, 2027, it said.

It further said that bookings are open with a basic fare of Rs 515 for the Executive Vistadome, while the full end-to-end journey costs Rs 1,875.

"Passengers will be able to enjoy the routes, lush green landscapes and mountain vistas of Sengottai gap connecting Kerala and Tamil Nadu in comfort, combining the convenience of rail travel with the natural splendour of the region," the release said.