Infrastructure
A Vande Bharat train. (Representative image)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off coastal Karnataka's first Vande Bharat train between Mangaluru Central and Madgaon, by the end of December, Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said.
Earlier in September 2023, Kateel had met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi and brought to the latter's notice that no Vande Bharat Express was running in coastal Karnataka.
"The coastal strip between Mangaluru and Goa holds significant importance in the southern part of the country. The region is known for its scenic beauty, rich heritage and vibrant cultural traditions. The introduction of the Vande Bharat Express will enhance connectivity and boost economic and tourist activities, thereby helping the growth of trade and business activities in the regions," Kateel said.
"The introduction of a dedicated train service can help reduce traffic congestion on the road network. Further, it will align with the government’s vision of expanding railway connectivity and fostering economic development across the country," he added.
At that time, Ashwini Vaishnaw had assured Nalin Kumar Kateel that the Railways will introduce a Vande Bharat Express between Mangaluru and Goa by the end of October.
The Vande Bharat Express between Mangaluru and Goa will be Karnataka's fourth Vande Bharat Express. Notably, this will also be the first Vande Bharat Express for Karnataka which will not travel from Bengaluru.
In November last year, PM Modi had launched the Vande Bharat train between Mysuru and Chennai, the first such train in south India. Building on this momentum, the Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express was unveiled on 27 June.
Forging a vital connection among key cities in the state—including Dharwad, Hubballi, Davangere, and Yeshvantpur—with the state capital, Bengaluru, the Dharwad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express serves as an important link between North Karnataka and South Karnataka.
The state got its third Vande Bharat Express on 24 September, when PM Modi inaugurated Kacheguda-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat express connecting two major tech cities – Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest