Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to launch soon: Check expected date, timings, route and stops

The Ministry of Railways is expected to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Madgaon on November 13. The proposed semi-high-speed train aims to strengthen rail connectivity between Karnataka and Goa, while improving travel options across the coastal region.

Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Expected Route And Launch Date

The new train is likely to operate along the coastal route via Mangaluru, covering the distance between Bengaluru and Madgaon in approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: Timings And Schedule

The Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26655) is scheduled to depart from Yesvantpur at 7:35 AM and reach Madgaon at 8:55 PM. In the reverse direction, Train No. 26656 will leave Madgaon at 8:20 AM and arrive at Yesvantpur at 9:15 PM.

The journey from Yesvantpur to Madgaon is expected to take 13 hours and 20 minutes, while the return trip will take approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes.

Vande Bharat Express: Weekly Operating Schedule

Both trains will operate six days a week. The Yesvantpur-Madgaon service will remain suspended on Wednesdays, while the Madgaon-Yesvantpur train will not operate on Thursdays.

Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express: List Of Stops

The new Vande Bharat Express will have 12 stops along its route, connecting several important towns and coastal destinations across Karnataka. The stations include:

1. Shravanabelagola

2. Hassan

3. Sakleshpur

4. Subrahmanya Road

5. Kabaka Puttur

6. Mangaluru Junction

7. Udupi

8. Kundapura

9. Mookambika Road Byndoor

10. Murdeshwar

11. Gokarna Road

12. Karwar

Strong Passenger Demand For Vande Bharat Trains Along Coastal Karnataka

The proposed Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express comes at a time when trains operating along Karnataka’s coastal belt are witnessing considerable passenger demand.

High occupancy rates reflect the growing preference for premium rail travel along the coastal corridor. The upcoming service is expected to strengthen connectivity further by offering passengers an additional travel option between Karnataka and Goa.

How Long Will The Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Journey Take?

The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is expected to cover the journey in approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes from Yesvantpur to Madgaon. The return service from Madgaon to Yesvantpur is scheduled to take around 12 hours and 55 minutes.

Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Average Speed And Distance

The proposed service is expected to be among the slowest and longest-running trains in the Vande Bharat network. Covering a distance of approximately 670 km, the train is expected to operate at an average speed of around 54 kmph on its journey towards Goa and 53 kmph on the return route.