Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat launched: New train takes passengers through Western Ghats & beach towns; check all 13 stops and timings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the new Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, introducing faster rail connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was also present at the inauguration. The new Vande Bharat chair car service will connect Bengaluru directly with Madgaon in Goa, passing through several important destinations in Karnataka, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru and Udupi.

The launch is expected to strengthen rail connectivity, support tourism and improve travel options for passengers between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa.

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Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said the new service would be a significant addition for travellers, particularly those visiting Goa.

Speaking to ANI, Kumar said, "By connecting Bengaluru directly to the premier tourism destination of Goa while passing through Bengaluru, this new service is a wonderful addition for the people of Karnataka and all travellers."

He also highlighted the scenic route covered by the train, adding that its picturesque landscapes would make the journey an enjoyable experience even before passengers reached their destination.

Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Route and stations

The new Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will connect Bengaluru with Goa through coastal Karnataka. The service will cover several important cities and tourism destinations along the route.

The major stations along the route include:

• Yesvantpur
• Hassan
• Sakleshpur
• Subrahmanya Road
• Mangaluru
• Udupi
• Kundapura
• Murdeshwar
• Gokarna
• Karwar
• Madgaon

The service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Goa, while improving access to popular coastal destinations in Karnataka.

Bengaluru to Goa Vande Bharat Express (Train 26655): Timings and schedule

The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (26655) will depart from Yesvantpur Junction at 7:35 am and reach Madgaon at 8:55 pm on the same day. The train will cover the journey with scheduled stops at 13 stations along the route.

Station	Arrival	Departure
Yesvantpur	—	7:35 am
Shravanabelagola	9:03 am	9:05 am
Hassan	9:38 am	9:40 am
Sakleshpur	10:20 am	10:22 am
Subrahmanya Road	12:40 pm	12:42 pm
Kabakaputtur	1:25 pm	1:27 pm
Mangaluru Junction	3:05 pm	3:15 pm
Udupi	4:20 pm	4:22 pm
Kundapura	4:38 pm	4:40 pm
Mookambika Road Byndoor	5:20 pm	5:22 pm
Murdeshwar	6:00 pm	6:02 pm
Gokarna Road	7:00 pm	7:02 pm
Karwar	7:45 pm	7:47 pm
Madgaon	8:55 pm	—

Goa to Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (Train 26656): Timings and schedule

The return service (26656) will depart from Madgaon at 8:20 am and arrive at Yesvantpur Junction at 9:15 pm on the same day. It will stop at 13 stations before reaching Bengaluru.

Station	Arrival	Departure
Madgaon	—	8:20 am
Karwar	9:03 am	9:05 am
Gokarna Road	9:48 am	9:50 am
Murdeshwar	11:00 am	11:02 am
Mookambika Road Byndoor	11:20 am	11:22 am
Kundapura	11:48 am	11:50 am
Udupi	12:18 pm	12:20 pm
Mangaluru Junction	1:50 pm	2:00 pm
Kabakaputtur	2:43 pm	2:45 pm
Subrahmanya Road	3:28 pm	3:30 pm
Sakleshpur	5:30 pm	5:32 pm
Hassan	6:13 pm	6:15 pm
Shravanabelagola	6:43 pm	6:45 pm
Yesvantpur	9:15 pm	—

Note: Timings are as per the schedule provided. Check the latest Indian Railways timetable before travelling.

When will Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express services begin?

According to South Western Railway, regular commercial operations of the new Vande Bharat Express will commence on November 15.

Two inaugural special services will operate on November 13, following the Prime Minister's flag-off ceremony.

The new chair car service is expected to offer passengers a faster and more comfortable travel option between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa.

Railway projects to boost connectivity and reduce diesel dependency

Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar also highlighted other infrastructure projects being dedicated alongside the new Vande Bharat service.

These include the doubling project between Bagalkot and Vandal and the electrification of the Sakleshwar-Subrahmanya Road route, which the new Vande Bharat train will traverse.

Kumar said the projects would provide a major boost to the regional economy while reducing the Railways' dependence on diesel fuel.

"Today also marks the dedication of a doubling project between Bagalkot and Vandal, along with the electrification of the route from Sakleshwar to Subramanya Road, which the Vande Bharat chair car will traverse. This represents a major boost to the economy by significantly reducing our dependency on diesel fuel," he told ANI.

He described the developments as part of the ongoing infrastructure expansion being undertaken by Indian Railways.

Vande Bharat Express to boost tourism in Karnataka and Goa

The new service is expected to improve connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa, particularly for tourists travelling to popular destinations along the Konkan coast.

With stops at Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar, the train will provide passengers with improved access to several coastal destinations.

The direct rail connection to Madgaon is also expected to make travel between Bengaluru and Goa more convenient, while supporting tourism and regional economic activity.