New daily train between Bengaluru, Goa launched

Gallery

MORE...

Sports

Hockey India names core probable group for senior men's national camp

Hockey India has announced a 54-member core probable squad for the upcoming senior men’s

Satwik-Chirag return as BAI names 14-strong squad for BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025

Men’s Sr Hockey Nationals to be played in division-based format from April 4

Mensik denies Djokovic 100th title in Miami final

KIPG: Son of a vegetable vendor, Bihar’s Jhandu Kumar eyes Worlds, 2028 Paralympics

Hardik Singh credits hard work and team unity for receiving HI Midfielder of the Year award

MORE...

New daily train between Bengaluru, Goa launched

Last Updated : 07 Mar 2020 05:23:27 PM IST

New daily train between Bengaluru, Goa launched

South Western Railway (SWR) zone on Saturday launched a new daily train, connecting the city and Goa, fulfilling the long standing demand of the coastal region.

"This train has been demanded for long by the people of Chikmagalur and Karwar. It has been launched today. Member of Parliament Shoba Karandlaje also tried for this train," said Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh C. Angadi, flagging the train off.

Originating from the city, the Yeshwantpur-Karwar-Vasco Da Gama special express offers direct connectivity to Bengaluru, Udupi, Kundapur and Karwar.

Reducing travel time, the overnight train runs at convenient timings.

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa joined Angadi in flagging off the train.

Angadi also unveiled the conversion of Yeshwantpur-Bijapur express coaches to modern Linke Hoffman Busche (LHB) coaches.

LHB coaches have increased passenger carrying capacity and improved safety and comfort. They also offer spacious, modern and aesthetically designed interiors.