New Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express Route Details Announced
TL;DR
- The new Vande Bharat service will connect Yesvantpur, Mangaluru Junction, and Madgaon.
- The train is scheduled to operate six days a week.
- Railway officials confirmed the service will launch by the third week of November.
- The route spans 670 kilometers with specific maintenance plans for the rakes.
The Ministry of Railways has released the official timetable for the upcoming Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. The service is expected to be inaugurated by the Railway Minister before the third week of November.
The train will run six days a week, excluding Wednesdays for the journey to Madgaon and Thursdays for the return trip to Bengaluru. It will travel through Mangaluru Junction and Karwar, covering a total distance of 670 kilometers.
According to the schedule, the train departing from Yesvantpur at 7:35 am will reach Mangaluru Junction at 3:05 pm. The return service from Madgaon will arrive at Mangaluru Junction at 1:50 pm.
Maintenance for the train will be split between Yesvantpur and Madgaon, with additional coach watering services planned for Mangaluru Junction. Advance reservations for the current Mangaluru-Madgaon service have been suspended starting November 28 to accommodate the route changes.
Why It Matters
This new rail connection is significant for travelers and commuters in coastal Karnataka and Bengaluru, as it provides a premium transit link between the state capital and the coastal region. The extension of the existing service highlights ongoing efforts by the Indian Railways to improve connectivity and infrastructure in the southern part of the country.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 9:47:54 AM · Reported with: The Hindu
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