Indian Railways to Introduce Yesvantpur–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express; Inaugural Special Trains on November 13
New Vande Bharat service to connect Karnataka and Goa; inaugural specials to operate from Bengaluru and Mangaluru with 16-coach trainsets
The Railway Board has decided to introduce a new Vande Bharat Express service between Yesvantpur Junction and Madgaon Junction, connecting Karnataka and Goa. The new service, numbered 26655/26656 Yesvantpur Jn.–Madgaon Jn.–Yesvantpur Jn. Vande Bharat Express, will be introduced along with inaugural special train services on November 13, 2026 (Friday).
As part of the inauguration arrangements, two Vande Bharat inaugural special trains will operate from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru and Mangaluru Junction. Both services will be operated using 16-coach Vande Bharat trainsets.
The details of the inaugural special services are as follows:
1. Inaugural Special Train Details
| Train No. | Route | Date of service |
|---|---|---|
| 06512 | Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Madgaon Jn. | 13.11.2026 |
| 06213 | Mangaluru Jn.–Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru | 13.11.2026 |
2. Train No. 06512: SMVT Bengaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Inaugural Special
Train No. 06512 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Madgaon Junction Vande Bharat Inaugural Special will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 13:30 hrs on November 13, 2026 (Friday).
The train will reach Madgaon Junction at 02:55 hrs on November 14, 2026.
Route and stoppages:
The inaugural special will halt at the following stations:
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Shravanabelagola
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Hassan
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Sakleshpur
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Subrahmanya Road
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Kabakaputtur
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Mangaluru Junction
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Udupi
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Kundapura
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Mookambika Road Byndoor
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Murdeshwar
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Gokarna Road
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Karwar
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Madgaon Junction
Train composition: 16-car Vande Bharat Express rake.
3. Train No. 06213: Mangaluru–SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Inaugural Special
Train No. 06213 Mangaluru Junction–Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Vande Bharat Inaugural Special will depart from Mangaluru Junction at 13:30 hrs on November 13, 2026 (Friday).
The train will reach Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru at 21:00 hrs on the same day.
Route and stoppages:
The inaugural special will halt at the following stations:
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Kabakaputtur
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Subrahmanya Road
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Sakleshpur
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Hassan
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Shravanabelagola
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Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru
Train composition: 16-car Vande Bharat Express rake.
4. Schedule at a Glance
| Particulars | Train 06512 | Train 06213 |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | SMVT Bengaluru | Mangaluru Jn. |
| Departure | 13:30 hrs | 13:30 hrs |
| Destination | Madgaon Jn. | SMVT Bengaluru |
| Arrival | 02:55 hrs (next day) | 21:00 hrs (same day) |
| Date of departure | 13 Nov 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Train composition | 16 coaches | 16 coaches |
New Vande Bharat Connectivity Between Karnataka and Goa
The introduction of the Yesvantpur–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will provide a new semi-high-speed train connection between Karnataka and Goa. The route will connect important destinations across the region, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Kundapura, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar.
The inaugural special services will provide an opportunity to introduce the new Vande Bharat connection through two operational runs originating from Bengaluru and Mangaluru.
Further details regarding the regular operation of Train Nos. 26655/26656, including their timetable, frequency and stoppages, have not been specified in the information provided.
