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New Vande Bharat Express Bengaluru to Goa Route Faces Criticism Over 13-Hour Journey - PUNE PULSE

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10 Nov, 2026: The proposed Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru with Goa via coastal Karnataka has attracted criticism over its lengthy travel duration and the decision to bypass Mangaluru Central station. While the semi-high-speed train is expected to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, its extension to Goa has raised concerns among railway commuters. The Railway

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Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat: Vande Bharat Express is generally known for its high speed and completing the journey in a short time, but the new train starting on the Bengaluru-Goa route will be a bit different. Due to the hilly roads of Western Ghats and safety restrictions, the average speed of this Vande Bharat train is going to be less than 55 kilometers per hour.

Bengaluru Goa Vande Bharat Slowest Train: Usually, whenever the Vande Bharat Express is discussed in the country, people conjure up images of a modern train, seemingly speaking to the wind. This long-distance train has significantly transformed the face of Indian Railways. But now, a Vande Bharat is about to run on the tracks, one that has become the center of attention not for its high speed, but for its extremely slow speed. The new Vande Bhar…

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Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express: New semi-high speed train to pass through coastal Karnataka and forests of Western Ghats; know route, timings and 12 major stoppages Under the ambitious plan of Indian Railways, the new Vande Bharat Express connecting Karnataka's capital Bengaluru with Goa's famous tourist destination Madgaon will soon start its services.

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Bengaluru: Protests are intensifying over the increased travel time of the new Vande Bharat Express, which connects Bengaluru and Goa via coastal Karnataka, and the omission of Mangaluru Central Station.

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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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