PM Modi and Railway Minister to Flag Off Bengaluru‑Mangaluru‑Goa Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the new Bengaluru‑Goa Vande Bharat Express from Bengaluru on <b>Nov 13</b>, while Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will do the same from Mangaluru Junction. The service runs between Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Goa, with simultaneous inaugural specials heading both directions. Sources say regular operations could begin within a day or two after the flag‑off. <b>Vande Bharat Express</b> will enhance fast rail connectivity in the region. The launch aims to boost connectivity in the South Western Railway zone and supports the broader push to expand high‑speed rail across the country.