The Mysuru-Chennai Vande Bharat Express, part of the southern Vande Bharat corridor linked to Bengaluru, has emerged as the most in-demand route, boasting an average occupancy rate of nearly 120%. This route carried over 4 lakh (400,000) passengers in one direction during the last financial year, generating approximately ₹41 crore (around $5 million USD) in revenue. The popularity of this service is attributed to the strong business and commuter travel between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with Bengaluru and Chennai being major technology hubs. Even with the introduction of a second Vande Bharat service on the same route, bookings have reached around 127%, indicating sustained demand. The Vande Bharat Express is also recognized for its improved performance after being upgraded to a 16-coach configuration, generating close to ₹76 crore (about $9 million USD) in annual revenue on other routes like Bengaluru-Hyderabad. However, not all routes connecting Bengaluru are performing equally well; services to Belagavi and Madurai are experiencing lower occupancy levels. Factors such as train timings and scheduling convenience significantly influence passenger demand, particularly for business travelers. Indian Railways is expected to enhance the Vande Bharat network further with new routes and sleeper variants for long-distance travel.