PM Modi to Flag Off Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express Tomorrow: Check Route, Stops and Timings
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express on 13 November 2026, linking the capital of Karnataka with its coast and Goa. The semi-high speed train service will enhance connectivity, aid tourism and enable faster journeys through the Western Ghats and Arabian Sea coastline.
The launching event is planned for about 2 pm in Bengaluru, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will join a parallel event in Mangaluru Junction. Commercial services will start from 15 November 2026.
Bengaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Route and Stops
The new train will operate between Yesvantpur Junction in Bengaluru and Madgaon in Goa, covering approximately 671 km. It will connect important destinations across Karnataka, including:
- Shravanabelagola
- Hassan
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabakaputtur
- Mangaluru Junction
- Udupi
- Kundapura
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murdeshwar
- Gokarna Road
- Karwar
The route will offer improved access to coastal destinations, religious centres and tourist locations across Karnataka and Goa.
Return Journey: Madgaon to Bengaluru
Train No. 26656 will leave Madgaon at 8:20 am and arrive at Yesvantpur at 9:15 pm. Key arrival times include Mangaluru Junction at 1:50 pm, Udupi at 12:18 pm, Karwar at 9:03 am and Hassan at 6:13 pm.
Operating Days and Coach Details
The Vande Bharat Express will operate six days a week:
- Yesvantpur–Madgaon: All days except Wednesday.
- Madgaon–Yesvantpur: All days except Thursday.
The train will feature a 16-coach configuration with Executive Chair Car and Chair Car facilities.
How Will the New Service Benefit Passengers?
The new link would provide convenience to tourists, businessmen, and travelers traveling on routes between Bangalore, the Karnataka coast, and Goa. In addition, there would be easier access to places like Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna, and Karwar.
Starting from November 15th, with the initiation of the new train, the railway network of the area would get further connectivity.
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