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Vande Bharat Disrupts 13 Trains, 15,000 Passengers Affected
7 Nov
Summary
- New Vande Bharat service could impact 13 trains and 15,000 passengers.
- Priority given to Vande Bharat on the challenging Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section.
- Gomteshwara Express faces a significant revised timetable, affecting travel plans.
The new Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, connecting Bengaluru and Goa, is poised to alter train schedules for 13 existing services, impacting approximately 15,000 passengers. This new semi-high-speed train will receive priority along the 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section.
Notable changes include the 16576 Gomteshwara Express, which will see its arrival in Bengaluru significantly delayed. The 22679 Yeshwantpur-Hassan Superfast Express may also experience increased journey times. Several other trains could face en-route delays of up to 25 minutes to accommodate the Vande Bharat.
The Railway Board approved the Yeshwantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat service on October 30, 2026. It will traverse approximately 670 km, with an estimated journey time of around 12 hours and 20 minutes from Bengaluru to Madgaon. The route highlights the scenic Western Ghats stretch between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road.
