PM Modi to flag off three Amrit Bharat Express trains, a passenger service in Kerala on January 23
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a daily passenger train service in Kerala on January 23, 2026.
Background
The inauguration will take place at Putharikandam Maidan in Thiruvananthapuram. The new services include three weekly Amrit Bharat Express trains and one daily passenger train service in Kerala.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAmrit Bharat Express: Three new weekly trains to be flagged off on January 23, 2026
- PlacePutharikandam Maidan: Venue for the inauguration in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- FactKerala passenger service: One new daily passenger train service to be inaugurated
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of expanding railway infrastructure in enhancing regional connectivity and socio-economic development in Kerala.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical integration: Improving last-mile connectivity through dedicated passenger services
- Regional equity: Bridging infrastructure gaps in Kerala's coastal and inland corridors
Keywords: Regional connectivity · Infrastructure development · Logistics · Socio-economic integration
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