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Indian Railways' Bangalore-Goa Vande Bharat Express: Why a 160 KMPH Train Will Run at Just 50 KMPH for 700 KM in 12 Hours
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Slow Vande Bharat: Bengaluru-Goa route to take 12 hours, 50 KMPH average speed
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News18
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24-02-2026, 13:24
Slow Vande Bharat: Bengaluru-Goa route to take 12 hours, 50 KMPH average speed
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Railways considering semi-high-speed Vande Bharat service between Bengaluru's Yesvantpur and Goa's Madgaon.
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Proposed service to run six days a week, bypassing Mangaluru for faster connectivity.
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The 700 KM journey is expected to take 12-12.5 hours due to land constraints and ghat sections.
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Average speed will be around 50 KMPH, despite Vande Bharat's 160 KMPH potential, with speeds as low as 30 KMPH in some sections.
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Proposal under review by Railway Board; officials exploring KSR Bengaluru departure for passenger convenience.
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