The Yesvantpur-Madgaon service will operate six days a week, making 12 stops including coastal hubs like Udupi, Murdeshwar, and Karwar while navigating the Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road section. The outbound leg from Yesvantpur will take approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes, while the return trip from Madgaon will require around 12 hours and 55 minutes. Meanwhile, rail connectivity from Bengaluru will expand further toward Mumbai through an upcoming sleeper service that avoids the traditional Hubballi transit.
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Travelers gain a high-speed coastal transit option connecting southern Karnataka with Goa…: Travelers gain a high-speed coastal transit option connecting southern Karnataka with Goa across a scenic six-day weekly schedule.
The new route significantly improves direct rail connectivity to key coastal tourist and…: The new route significantly improves direct rail connectivity to key coastal tourist and pilgrim stops like Karwar and Murdeshwar.
Bengaluru rail infrastructure will see further capacity boosts in November with a sub-16-…: Bengaluru rail infrastructure will see further capacity boosts in November with a sub-16-hour Vande Bharat Sleeper link to Mumbai.
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The train will operate on the Yesvantpur-Madgaon route and pass through the scenic stretch between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road. The train has been developed by BEML using technology from Chennai-based Integral Coach Factory (ICF).
Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Route and stoppages
The Yesvantpur-Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express will run via Mangaluru Junction, covering 12 stations along the route:- Shravanabelagola
- Hassan
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabaka Puttur
- Mangaluru Junction
- Udupi
- Kundapura
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murdeshwar
- Gokarna Road
- Karwar
Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Timings and operating days
The Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will operate under train numbers 26655 and 26656.- Train 26655: It will depart from Yesvantpur at 7:35 am and reach Madgaon at 8:55 pm. The service will run six days a week, except Wednesdays.
- Train 26656: On the return journey, it will leave Madgaon at 8:20 am and arrive at Yesvantpur at 9:15 pm. It will operate six days a week, except Thursdays.
How long will the Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat journey take?
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