If you were planning to take the Vande Bharat train for your next Goa trip to have a pocket-friendly trip, you might want to reconsider. Rumours suggest the ticket prices for the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train may be equivalent to airfares for the same destination.
Mumbai-Goa Vande Bhart Prices To Be On Par With Airfares
Goa is a destination that has been on almost everyone’s bucket list. Especially for Mumbaikars, Goa is a slice of heaven that is the next best thing to an international destination’s serene beaches and party scene.
But for many, the soaring fuel and air prices make the dream of going to Goa just that, a dream. And if you thought the newly made Vande Bharat train leaving from Mumbai to Goa would help make that dream a reality due to cheap ticket prices, maybe you should rethink this.
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While initially The Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express was set to be flagged off by the Indian Railways from Madgaon station on June 3, it was delayed due to the tragic train mishap which resulted in multiple people being gravely injured in Balasore district on June 2.
Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Train To Be Flagged Off On June 27
The Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat Train is now ready to set its wheels in motion on June 27. The train is expected to cover the distance between the two destinations in just 10 hours.
Four more Vande Bharat trains are set to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for other routes on June 27. These routes are said to be Patna to Ranchi, Bengaluru to Hubballi, Bhopal to Indore, and Bhopal-Jabalpur.
While the ticket prices for the Vande Bhart Train are yet to be disclosed, if the rumours are to be believed, the pricing may put off a lot of people who were looking forward to experiencing the Vande Bharat train journey.
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Nonetheless, The introduction of the Vande Bharat trains is a boost for India’s tourism economy. Not just that, the Vande Bharat trains also act as an eco-friendly option for those who want to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel style.
Goa is a popular tourist destination that has long attracted huge crowds from all over India owing to its beautiful beaches, churches, and for party lovers, its party scene. The new Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train may just boost Goa’s already bustling tourism.
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