PM Modi to Flag Off Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
PM Modi will flag off the new Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express on Nov 13, 2026, connecting Karnataka and Goa with 12 intermediate stops.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to transform travel between Karnataka and Goa with the launch of the new Bengaluru Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. Scheduled to be flagged off on November 13, 2026, this high-speed service promises a seamless connection between the tech hub of Bengaluru and the coastal beauty of Goa.
The ceremonial flag-off will take place in Bengaluru, while Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will perform a simultaneous symbolic flag-off at Mangaluru Junction to mark the occasion.
Commercial Operations and Schedule
While the official launch happens on November 13, regular commercial services for the new train—designated as Train Nos. 26655 and 26656—will commence on November 15, 2026.
Passengers should note the following operational details regarding the service:
- Frequency: The train will operate six days a week.
- Wednesday Schedule: The Yesvantpur to Madgaon leg will not run on Wednesdays.
- Thursday Schedule: The return service from Madgaon will remain stationary on Thursdays.
Note: With the introduction of this new service, the existing Mangaluru Central–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (Train Nos. 20645/20646) will be discontinued starting November 15, 2026.
12 Key Intermediate Stops
The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is designed to cater to various important towns and tourist destinations along the route. The train will make stops at the following 12 locations:
- Shravanabelagola
- Hassan
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabaka Puttur
- Mangaluru Junction
- Udupi
- Kundapura
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murdeshwar
- Gokarna Road
- Karwar
Major Infrastructure and Connectivity Boost
This new service follows the successful full electrification of the railway line between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, which includes the technically challenging Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road ghat section.
Beyond the Vande Bharat launch, the Prime Minister's visit will include several other massive infrastructure milestones:
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Inauguration of four redeveloped stations: Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur, and Subrahmanya Road.
- Railway Doubling: Dedication of the 45-km Bagalkot–Wandal railway line doubling project to the nation.
- Namma Metro: Inauguration of a 7.5-km elevated stretch of the Pink Line, spanning from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere.