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VB Express fare hike: Bengaluru‑Mangaluru‑Goa passengers to pay nearly ₹200 extra
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 03:16 AM
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Indian Railways has announced that the Bengaluru‑Mangaluru‑Goa VB Express will charge almost ₹200 more for the same journey, raising the ticket price for passengers.
Indian Railways has confirmed a fare revision for the VB Express that runs between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa. Passengers traveling on this service will now have to pay nearly ₹200 more for the same distance, according to the latest announcement.
The route, which covers the same stretch of track as before, will see the ticket price increase reflected in the next fare schedule. No change in distance or travel time has been indicated, meaning the additional cost is solely due to the fare adjustment.
Travelers are expected to feel the impact of the hike, especially regular commuters on the popular coastal corridor. The railway authority has not provided further details on the rationale behind the increase, but the change will be effective from the upcoming timetable revision.
The route, which covers the same stretch of track as before, will see the ticket price increase reflected in the next fare schedule. No change in distance or travel time has been indicated, meaning the additional cost is solely due to the fare adjustment.
Travelers are expected to feel the impact of the hike, especially regular commuters on the popular coastal corridor. The railway authority has not provided further details on the rationale behind the increase, but the change will be effective from the upcoming timetable revision.