Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Fast travel, scenic views, and better connections
A new Vande Bharat Express has been proposed to link Bengaluru with Goa via Hassan, Mangaluru, Udupi, Karwar, and Madgaon.
This semi-high-speed train aims to answer long-standing calls for smoother travel between coastal Karnataka and Goa, promising a much quicker ride compared to current options.
What's cool about this train?
Vande Bharat Express trains are all about comfort and speed. They offer air-conditioned chair cars, automatic doors, sleek design, and even bio-vacuum toilets.
Since their launch in 2019, these trains have become a popular choice across India for trips under 800km.
Why does this matter?
With the Western Ghats route now fully electrified, there's nothing holding back faster journeys.
This new connection isn't just about saving time—it could boost tourism and trade between Karnataka and Goa while letting you enjoy modern amenities on one of India's most scenic rail routes.