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Vande Bharat Express to Link Bengaluru with Coastal Karnataka and Goa, PM Modi to Flag Off
✍️ News18
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 11:17 AM
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The government plans to introduce Vande Bharat trains linking Bengaluru with coastal Karnataka and Goa, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expected to flag off the service.
The Ministry of Railways has announced that a Vande Bharat Express will soon operate between Bengaluru, the coastal districts of Karnataka and the state of Goa. The new service is intended to provide a high‑speed, premium travel option across the south‑west corridor.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is slated to flag off the inaugural run of the train. Their presence underscores the government's focus on expanding modern rail connectivity in the region.
Officials say the link will shorten travel times and is expected to boost tourism and business interactions between the three regions, offering passengers a faster alternative to existing services.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is slated to flag off the inaugural run of the train. Their presence underscores the government's focus on expanding modern rail connectivity in the region.
Officials say the link will shorten travel times and is expected to boost tourism and business interactions between the three regions, offering passengers a faster alternative to existing services.