Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 1 rajdhani train runs from Ernakulum to Delhi - RAJDHANI EXP (12431).

Ernakulum to Delhi RAJDHANI EXP (12431) departs from Ernakulam Jn station (ERS) at 22:35 and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at 12:30. This train has 0 stoppages. Ernakulum to Delhi rajdhani fare is Rs.7190 in First AC, Rs.4370 in Second AC and Rs.3165 in Third AC for this train which includes meal charges also.

Duronto express is a newer premium class of train which runs as fast as Rajdhanis. Duronto word comes from restless in Bengali as these trains had no intermediate commercial stops when they started. But since Indian Railways incurred losses for these trains, some technical stops were converted to commercial stops. On some routes (such as Delhi-Kolkata) they take lesser time than corresponding Rajdhani express. Unlike rajdhani some durontos also have non-air conditioned sleeper class. Thus, Duronto trains have classes First AC (1A), AC II-tier, AC III-tier and Sleeper. Bed-rolls in sleeper class of Mixed Duronto Express trains will be supplied to passengers on demand, on payment of stipulated charges. Duronto trains are distinguished by vibrant and colorful vinyl coating on the outer surface of the coaches. 1 duronto train runs from Ernakulum to Delhi - ERS NZM DURONTO (12283).

Ernakulum to Delhi ERS NZM DURONTO (12283) departs from Ernakulam Jn station (ERS) at 23:25 and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at 17:20. This train has 0 stoppages. Ernakulum to Delhi duronto fare is Rs.7260 in First AC, Rs.4415 in Second AC, Rs.3210 in Third AC and Rs.1360 in Sleeper for this train which includes meal charges also.

Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Ernakulum to Delhi - Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (PT) (12217).

Ernakulum to Delhi Kerala Sampark Kranti Express (PT) (12217) departs from Ernakulam Jn station (ERS) at 12:55 and arrives Delhi H Nizamuddin station (NZM) at 05:33. Ernakulum to Delhi sampark-kranti fare is Rs.5815 in First AC, Rs.3400 in Second AC, Rs.2335 in Third AC, Rs.905 in Sleeper and Rs.545 in None for this train.