Archive · 23 Jan 2026
PM Modi Launches Trains, Credit Card in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi started three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train in Kerala on January 23, 2026.
The main event was in Thiruvananthapuram.
One of the trains goes from Thiruvananthapuram North to Charlapalli, stopping at 29 stations.
These trains will help people travel more easily and affordably between Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
The trains have better seats, safety features, and information systems to make travel more comfortable and on time.
Another new train goes from Thrissur to Guruvayur, helping people in central Kerala get around every day.
Modi also launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card to help street vendors and hawkers.
He said this will help poor people get loans easily.
The government has built over 4 crore houses across India, including 1.25 lakh in Kerala.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train in Kerala on January 23, 2026.
The main event was held at Putharikandam Maidan in Thiruvananthapuram at 10:45 a.m.
One of the trains, the Thiruvananthapuram North–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, was inaugurated from Thiruvananthapuram North.
The new trains aim to enhance inter-State connectivity linking Kerala with Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Modi also launched the PM SVANidhi Credit Card to benefit street vendors, hawkers, and those working on footpaths across the country.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Southern Railway Zone
- What
- Launch of three new Amrit Bharat Express trains, one passenger train, and PM SVANidhi Credit Card
- When
- January 23, 2026, at 10:45 a.m.
- Where
- Putharikandam Maidan, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To enhance inter-State connectivity, provide affordable, safe, and reliable long-distance travel, and support street vendors
- Event Date
- January 23, 2026
- Event Time
- 10:45 a.m.
- Event Location
- Putharikandam Maidan, Thiruvananthapuram
- Train Number
- 17042/17041
- Route
- Thiruvananthapuram North to Charlapalli
- Operated By
- Southern Railway Zone
- Stoppages
- 29 stations
- Key Cities
- Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Coimbatore, Guntur, Nalgonda
- Purpose
- Economical, faster connectivity for citizens, students, professionals, and traders
- Connects States
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangata
- Credit Card Beneficiaries
- 10,000 in Kerala, 600 in Thiruvananthapuram
- Houses Built
- 4 crore across India, 1.25 lakh in Kerala
Sources
Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table
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