Key flight and train updates in one place: What's new?

October 13, 2025
Thanks to the repeated demands of rail passengers, Indian Railways is all set to launch a 'Rebook' feature on its website and apps. It will let commuters change the date of their journey, without the hassle of cancelling and booking a new ticket, like the current system. And what's more, you don't need to pay anything extra to reschedule your journey! Here are the details: CHANGE YOUR TRAIN TICKET DATE

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October 9, 2025
The Konkan Railway's non-monsoon timetable is here! The timings of the trains will change significantly between Shoranur and Mangaluru. Do you have trips planned after October 21? Here's everything you need to know: KONKAN RAILWAY TIMETABLE

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October 8, 2025
It's been a very long wait, but the Railways has finally decided to grant Kerala's long-pending wish - the Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat service! If all goes well, Keralites can travel to Bengaluru in just about nine hours, starting from mid-November. Do you want to know more about its timings and stops? KERALA'S THIRD VANDE BHARAT

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October 8, 2025
After the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai city gets yet another international airport - the Navi Mumbai International Airport. It was inaugurated by PM Modi, alongside launching the 'Mumbai One' app and the Mumbai Metro Line 3. Get the details here: NAVI MUMBAI AIRPORT 

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October 5, 2025
Immigration at Indian airports will no longer mean queueing up endlessly for your turn! Foreign passengers can submit an e-arrival card through the India Bureau of Immigration website, no earlier than 72 hours, free of charge. Do you want the details? E-ARRIVAL CARD FOR IMMIGRATION

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October 2, 2025
After four years, Indians and Chinese nationals will soon be able to take direct flights to the countries. The operations, which were suspended in early 2020 during the pandemic, will be resumed first by Indigo. Where can you catch a direct China flight from and when? DIRECT FLIGHT TO CHINA

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September 30, 2025

The travel plans of many Gulf Malayalis can be affected, starting the last week of October. Air India Express has announced that it will reduce the number of flights from Kerala to the Gulf from October 26. To learn more about the services and schedules expected to be cancelled and how this will affect passengers, check out the full story. AIR INDIA EXPRESS REDUCES SERVICES

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September 24, 2025
Cochin International Airport is gearing up to offer a range of new services to passengers flying from here, starting next month. The winter schedule of the airport has just been published. In place of the 1,454 weekly services that currently operate from here, there will be 1,520 services as per the renowned schedule. Know more about the airlines launching new services, the cities they are flying into and the timings. COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WINTER SCHEDULE

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September 23, 2025
For those planning to travel this Navaratri-Sabarimala season to Kerala, here's a special weekend train from Bengaluru! The Hubballi-Kollam Special Train (07313) will also be beneficial during the Christmas season. Want to know more about its stops, timings and coaches? HUBBALI-KOLLAM SPECIAL TRAIN

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September 22, 2025
The newly introduced Nilambur-Shoranur/Kannur MEMU will have revised timings, effective Wednesday, September 24. The revision comes after long-time efforts by passengers, the action council and people's representatives. The new schedule is expected to ensure smoother onward connections. Know more about the new timings here. NILAMBUR KANNUR MEMU NEW TIMINGS 

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Sept 19, 2025
Trains via Kottayam will be rescheduled or diverted on September 20 and 21 due to the ongoing girder replacement works in the Chingavanam-Kottayam stretch. There are several changes to the timings of certain trains. A few stops will be skipped, although new halts have been added for the benefit of passengers. Here are the details: TRAINS VIA KOTTAYAM DIVERTED/RESCHEDULED

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Sept 17, 2025
The special trains announced for Onam this year will also benefit passengers during the upcoming festival holiday seasons. Whether for Diwali, Christmas, or the puja holidays, you can rely on these trains for your trips. If you are looking for the details of the trains, timings and more, here's everything you need: ONAM SPECIAL TRAINS EXTENDED 

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Sept 16, 2025
A few weeks ago, Aadhaar linking was made mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets on trains. From October 1, passengers will also be unable to book train tickets online without linking their Aadhaar, whether through the website or the railway apps. If you are wondering how to go about it, here are the easy steps for the procedure: LINK AADHAAR TO YOUR RAILWAY APP

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September 13, 2025
In an interview with Malayala Manorama, Thiruvananthapuram Division's new Divisional Railway Manager Divyakant Chandrakar reveals whether the number of coaches will be increased for Kerala's 20-coach Vande Bharat, on the Nemom terminal project, the Kochuveli master plan and more: INTERVIEW WITH TVM DRM

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September 11, 2025
Due to maintenance work, there will be rerouting of a few trains in the Kottayam route on September 20 and 21. Do you want to know what trains are diverted and which end their trips midway? Here are the details for you: KOTTAYAM TRAIN REROUTING

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September 9, 2025
Following protests and security threats in Nepal, the country's Tribhuvan International Airport has been closed. What should passengers know? Read here: NEPAL AIRPORT CLOSED

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September 5, 2025
Do you have any Puja or Diwali-special travel plans? The festivals, which begin from the last week of September this year, are generally very busy periods of travel. This time, special trains will be operated between Thiruvananthapuram North and Kolkata. To know more about the trains, their stops, dates and timings, read: FESTIVAL SPECIAL TRAINS

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September 2, 2025

Onam rush often leaves non-resident Malayalis stranded without enough buses or trains to come home. The key is to keep an eye on the announcements by various transport corporations and railway zones on special Onam trains. This year, around 95 trains have been arranged to handle the Onam festival rush. All you have to do is book them in advance. Do you want details? ONAM SPECIAL TRAINS LIST

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August 29, 2025
Are you planning on Onam day this year? Don't worry. If you pick Air India Express, you won't miss your Onam sadya. The carrier is preparing to serve the sadya for everyone travelling from abroad to or from the four airports of Kerala, till September 6. How to pre-book the sadya and what's the menu? ONAM SADYA ONBOARD

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August 25, 2025
The spiritual capital Varanasi, which welcomed India's first-ever Vande Bharat train, is all set to welcome its seventh. From August 27, a new Vande Bharat train will run via the holy city, also connecting the Ayodhya Dham Junction. Do you want to know more about its route, stops and timings? Here are the details: VARANASI'S NEW VANDE BHARAT

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August 19, 2025
Are you planning a Velankanni pilgrimage this year? If so, it's time you book your train tickets. Two trains have been announced from South Kerala to take you to the city of Mother Mary, and bring you back after the visit. To know the details, check out: VELANKANNI PILGRIMAGE

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August 18, 2025
Do you want to avail of the Indian Railway's special festival discount? It's a new festival season scheme that offers passengers a 20% discount. The offer is for tickets booked for travel between October 13 and 26, with a return journey between November 17 and December 1 on the same train. Reservations have already begun. Read more here: FESTIVAL DISCOUNT

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August 15, 2025
Do you want to fly to Kerala from the UAE for just about 200 dirhams this Onam? Special flight services operated by Al Hind Travels have been scheduled to Kochi and Kozhikode sectors from Fujairah between August 20 and September 8. Want to know the schedules, contact numbers and feeder bus services?
Read details here: AL HIND FLIGHTS

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August 14, 2025
The Ernakulam–Shoranur MEMU train has been extended up to Nilambur. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the launch of services for the train numbers 66325/66326. Read more: ERNAKULAM - SHORANUR MEMU UPDATE