As of 2025, a total of 16 Vande Bharat Express services operate in Tamil Nadu, connecting major cities such as Chennai, Coimbatore, Tirunelveli, Nagercoil, Madurai, and beyond. India operates over 160 Vande Bharat services nationwide, and Tamil Nadu ranks among the states with the highest number of these semi-high-speed trains. These services enhance connectivity within the state and link Tamil Na