Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express launched: Check schedule, stoppages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, a chair car service connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Goa. The train is scheduled to begin regular operations on November 15, 2026, with the goal of enhancing rail connectivity across the region.
Why it matters
This expansion of the Vande Bharat network represents a significant infrastructure development aimed at improving regional transit and reducing reliance on diesel fuel.
Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express launched: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the new Vande Bharat chair car service linking Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao (Goa), aimed at improving rail connectivity between the three destinations. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was also present at the event.The new Vande Bharat chair car service will operate along the electrified route, helping reduce dependence on diesel fuel.The new Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express has been introduced to improve rail connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service will provide direct access to several key stations, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar.South Western Railway said regular services would commence on November 15, after two special inaugural services operate on November 13.Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Schedule, stoppagesThe South Western Railway will introduce the Yesvantpur-Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express from November 15, 2026.Train No.
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