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Goa CM Extends Warm Welcome to New Bengaluru‑Mangaluru‑Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 01:02 PM
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Goa's Chief Minister greeted the launch of the new Vande Bharat Express that will connect Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Madgaon, marking a milestone in regional connectivity.
The newly launched Vande Bharat Express will run between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Madgaon, covering a distance of approximately 600 kilometres in just over six hours. The train, equipped with modern amenities and a maximum speed of 180 km/h, aims to reduce travel time and enhance passenger comfort.
During the inauguration, Goa's Chief Minister expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the importance of improved rail links for tourism and trade in the state. He welcomed the train as a symbol of progress and a boost to the local economy.
The service will operate twice a day, with coaches designed to carry around 400 passengers. Features such as onboard Wi‑Fi, automatic doors and a dedicated catering service are expected to attract a large number of commuters.
Experts predict that the new route will significantly cut travel time between the three cities, encouraging business travel and boosting tourism in Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.
During the inauguration, Goa's Chief Minister expressed his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the importance of improved rail links for tourism and trade in the state. He welcomed the train as a symbol of progress and a boost to the local economy.
The service will operate twice a day, with coaches designed to carry around 400 passengers. Features such as onboard Wi‑Fi, automatic doors and a dedicated catering service are expected to attract a large number of commuters.
Experts predict that the new route will significantly cut travel time between the three cities, encouraging business travel and boosting tourism in Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.