Government to run passing trains of Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon route from November 12, 2026 The route will contribute towards improving railway connectivity in South India, a report by News18 said. The semi-high speed train is said to offer comfortable travelling experience in comparison to other modes of transportation to passengers traveling between Goa and Karnataka.

The train will cover a distance of 671 km in total and the train will halt at some of the significant stations which include Shravanabelagola, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Mangaluru Junction, Udupi, Kundapura, Byndoor, Murdeshwar, Gokarna Road, and Karwar before reaching the final station Madgaon. The route will offer the journeys the beaches destinations, scenic sites and pilgrimage place on Western Ghats.The train from Yesvantpur to Madgaon will run for a total period of 13 hours 20 minutes.

Regular commercial service shall be as per the announced schedule starting from 15th November 2026. Train no 26655 will be run from Yesvantpur to Madgaon six days a week except Wednesday and Train no 26656 will be run from Madgaon to Yesvantpur six days a week except Thursday. The train will have 16 coaches of Executive Chair Car and Chair Car between Yesvantpur and Madgaon.

It will facilitate the convenient movement of tourists, business visitors, students as well as local residents from Bengaluru to coastal Karnataka and Goa. The service may also boost the tourism industry by drawing people to Udupi, Gokarna, Murdeshwar and Karwar.

The Vande Bharat Express further aims to expand the rail network and increase high-speed passenger services all over the country. The enhanced regional connectivity will provide further impetus to the regional economy, promote tourism and enhance inter-State travel. The ceremony is another step in the development of India’s expanding semi-high-speed rail network.