Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat to Launch on Nov 13!
New Yesvantpur to Madgaon Vande Bharat Express starts Nov 13, 2026. Check the new route, 12 intermediate stops, and schedule here.
Travelers heading from Bengaluru to the scenic coastal stretches of Goa are set to receive a major upgrade in connectivity. The Indian Railways is preparing to launch the new Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, with the inauguration expected to take place on November 13, 2026.
The Railway Board officially approved the new route on October 30, 2026. This development comes on the heels of the successful completion of electrification work on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway route, paving the way for high-speed, efficient travel through the Western Ghats.
New Train Numbers and Weekly Schedule
The new service will operate six days a week, offering a reliable connection between the two major hubs. The specific details for the new services are as follows:
- Train No. 26655 (Yesvantpur to Madgaon): This service will depart from Yesvantpur at 07:35 and is scheduled to arrive in Madgaon at 20:55, making the journey in approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes. Please note that this train will not operate on Wednesdays.
- Train No. 26656 (Madgaon to Yesvantpur): The return service will depart Madgaon at 08:20 and reach Yesvantpur at 21:15, with a total travel time of 12 hours and 55 minutes. This service will not operate on Thursdays.
Route and Intermediate Stops
The Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will provide essential connectivity to several key towns and stations along its route. The train will make 12 intermediate stops, including:
- Shravanabelagola
- Hassan
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
- Kabaka Puttur
- Mangaluru Junction
- Udupi
- Kundapura
- Mookambika Road Byndoor
- Murdeshwar
- Gokarna Road
- Karwar
Impact on Existing Train Services
To accommodate this new premium service, the Indian Railways will be making several changes to the existing corridor operations. The current Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20645/20646) will be discontinued to make way for the new Yesvantpur-Madgaon service.
Furthermore, railway officials have announced that the schedules of approximately 13 other trains operating on this corridor will be revised to ensure smooth operations for the new Vande Bharat service. Passengers traveling on these routes are encouraged to verify their updated timings.