Team Goemkarponn
MARGAO: Indian Railways is preparing to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express service linking Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa (Madgaon), aiming to significantly improve passenger movement along the Karnataka–Konkan coastal corridor.
The proposed train is expected to originate from Yesvantpur in Bengaluru and run up to Madgaon in Goa, passing through the Mangaluru region. The route has been designed to connect key commercial centres, educational hubs, and tourist destinations across southern and coastal Karnataka before entering Goa.
Officials indicate that the semi-high-speed service could bring down current travel duration between Bengaluru and Goa to around 13 hours, offering a much faster alternative compared to existing express trains operating on the same route.
The corridor will include stretches through the Western Ghats, making it one of the more scenic yet operationally challenging routes in the Vande Bharat network. Key halts are likely to be placed at important stations along the coastal and ghat sections to balance speed with accessibility.
The introduction of this service is expected to benefit a wide range of passengers, including tourists heading to Goa’s beaches, professionals travelling between major cities, and students commuting across Karnataka’s urban centres.
This new train is part of Indian Railways’ broader plan to expand Vande Bharat services across the country, particularly in high-demand intercity routes in southern India.
