Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat To Launch On November 13; Check Features, Travel Time & More

Travellers, take note! The much-anticipated Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express is expected to launch on November 13, 2026. The semi-high-speed train is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities and make journeys smoother. Here’s everything you need to know.

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express To Launch Soon

The Vande Bharat Express train between Bengaluru and Mangaluru will be operated and maintained by the South Western Railway (SWR) zone. It is expected to improve rail connectivity between the two Karnataka cities. According to The Indian Express, its launch on November 13 is highly anticipated by travellers. The semi-high-speed train will also ensure a faster, more comfortable journey with world-class connectivity in the region.

Reportedly, electrification of the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route was successfully completed in December 2025. A trial was also conducted with an electric locomotive on December 28. Interestingly, the whole project involved the construction of five switching stations and the installation of a complete overhead system.

Also Read: Did You Know NRIs Can Book Vande Bharat Tickets 365 Days Before Travel Date? Steps Here!

Check Out All Features Of The Train 

According to The Indian Express, to ensure safety and reliability, Indian Railways directed that a maximum distance of 67.5 metres be maintained between traction poles. The new Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express will feature the following:

• Centrally controlled automatic plug doors
• Fully sealed window gangways
• Improved fire safety
• CCTV cameras in all coaches
• Air-conditioning units with an indigenously developed UV-C lamp-based disinfection system
• Operating speed of 180/160 kmph
• Emergency alarm push buttons

Apart from these, the train will come fitted with KAVACH and offer better ride comfort to travellers. You would also like to know that the new service will pass through the lush Western Ghats, dense forests, waterfalls, and mist-covered valleys. It would take just seven hours to cover the journey between the two cities. Once operational, the train is also expected to boost tourism and make weekend trips to Mangaluru‘s beaches and pilgrimage spots easier. 

Also Read: Jodhpur-Sabarmati Vande Bharat To Get 8 Extra Coaches, Double Passenger Capacity To 1,060

So, are you excited to take a ride on this new service?

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