Mangaluru (Karnataka): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, November 13, flagged off the new Vande Bharat chair car train service connecting Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Madgaon. This service will strengthen rail connectivity between coastal Karnataka and Goa. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was also present on the occasion.
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar stated that the dedication of the rail line doubling project between Bagalkot and Vandal and the electrification of the Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road railway line are important steps for this service. This will reduce dependence on diesel and benefit the economy.
Direct rail connectivity from Bengaluru to Goa
Speaking to ANI, Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar said that the new Vande Bharat chair car service will directly connect Bengaluru to the major tourist destination of Goa. He described it as a great convenience for the people of Karnataka and travelers.
Kumar said that the Prime Minister will inaugurate the new Vande Bharat Chair Car service between Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Madgaon on Friday at around 1:30 pm. He added that the Bagalkot-Vandal railway line doubling project will also be dedicated on the same occasion. He also added that the electrification of the railway line from Sakleshpur to Subramanya Road, where the train will pass, has also been completed.
He said that electrification of the railway line will significantly reduce dependence on diesel fuel. This project will also prove to be important for the economy. He said that the train route passes through beautiful natural scenery, making the journey memorable for passengers.
Bengaluru Metro Network to Reach 100 Kilometers
BJP National General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Harish Dwivedi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is continuously working for the overall development of the country. He added that a 7-kilometer stretch of the metro is also being inaugurated in Bengaluru on Friday.
According to Dwivedi, with the opening of this new section, the total length of the Bengaluru Metro network will reach 100 kilometers. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several other development projects.
He stated that the Central Government is committed to taking every possible initiative for the continued development of Karnataka.
Regular services to commence from November 15
Indian Railways has launched the new Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to improve rail connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka, and Goa.
The train will pass through major stations such as Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subramanya Road, Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Murudeshwar, Gokarna, and Karwar.
According to the South Western Railway, two inaugural special services will be run on November 13th. Regular train operations will then commence from November 15th.