Train Number Changes from January 2027: Vande Bharat, Express Services to Get New Numbers

Passengers travelling to Kerala and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu should take note of important changes to train numbers, effective January 1, 2027. According to the announcement, around 20 train services, including Vande Bharat and several popular express trains operating between Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Kanyakumari, Rameswaram and Coimbatore, will be assigned new numbers.

Train Numbers to Change from January 1, 2027

The changes will affect several popular services connecting Kerala with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Although the train numbers will change, the existing schedules and designated stoppages are expected to remain unchanged.

The following are some of the major train number changes mentioned in the announcement:

Mangaluru - Rameswaram Weekly Express to Get New Numbers

The Mangaluru–Rameswaram Weekly Express will also receive new train numbers. According to the announcement, the service currently operating under numbers 16622 and 16621 will be renumbered as 16241 and 16242, respectively, with the changes taking effect on January 2 and 3, 2027.

Other Express and Passenger Trains Also Affected

In addition to the services listed above, the Ernad Express, Palakkad–Kannur Express and several other trains operating between Kannur, Kozhikode and Mangaluru will also receive new numbers from January 1, 2027.

These changes are important for passengers travelling between Kerala, Karnataka and the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, particularly those planning journeys during the New Year period.

Passengers Advised to Check Updated Train Numbers

Passengers are advised to check the revised train numbers before booking tickets or searching for services on the IRCTC website. Since the existing numbers will be replaced, using the new numbers will help passengers identify the correct services and avoid confusion while planning their journeys.

Note: Passengers should verify the revised train numbers and their effective dates through official Indian Railways announcements before making travel arrangements.