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MLC urges Goa-Bengaluru Vande Bharat to stop at Mangaluru Central
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM
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A Member of Legislative Council has requested that the proposed Goa-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express be routed via Mangaluru Central instead of Mangaluru Junction.
A Member of Legislative Council (MLC) has raised a specific request regarding the routing of the proposed Goa-Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express. The official has advocated for the train to operate via Mangaluru Central station rather than the existing Mangaluru Junction.
The proposal aims to optimize the connectivity for passengers in the region by utilizing the Central station as the key stop. This move is part of the broader discussion on how to best integrate the high-speed Vande Bharat service into the existing rail network of the state.
The MLC's suggestion highlights the strategic importance of station selection for passenger convenience and regional development. The decision on the final route will likely involve further consultation with railway authorities to determine the most efficient path for the new train service.
The proposal aims to optimize the connectivity for passengers in the region by utilizing the Central station as the key stop. This move is part of the broader discussion on how to best integrate the high-speed Vande Bharat service into the existing rail network of the state.
The MLC's suggestion highlights the strategic importance of station selection for passenger convenience and regional development. The decision on the final route will likely involve further consultation with railway authorities to determine the most efficient path for the new train service.