Coastal Karnataka's connectivity boost! Vande Bharat, rail doubling in Vaishnaw's mega plan

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced an Integrated Master Plan for Coastal Karnataka, focusing on improving railway connectivity and unlocking the region's economic potential. Highlighting the completion of electrification of the Ghat section, he said PM Narendra Modi dedicated the project to the nation. The Prime Minister also flagged off the Vande Bharat service connecting Mangaluru and Bengaluru. Vaishnaw added that the government is working on doubling the Mangaluru-Bengaluru railway line as part of its broader development plan for the region.