Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express launched: Check schedule, stoppages & other details

What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a new Vande Bharat chair car service linking Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao (Goa). Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the event. Key numbers: Regular services start November 15, 2026, after two special inaugural services on Why it matters: Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said the service provides a direct rail connection between Bengaluru and Goa's prominent tourist destination and is a valuable addition for Karnataka residents and travellers. The route runs on an electrified line, reducing dependence on diesel fuel.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off a new Vande Bharat chair car service linking Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Margao (Goa). Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the event.

Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said the service provides a direct rail connection between Bengaluru and Goa's prominent tourist destination and is a valuable addition for Karnataka residents and travellers. The route runs on an electrified line, reducing dependence on diesel fuel.