Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express a welcome addition for business travellers, students, patients and tourists: KCCI

MANGALURU The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru, said on Thursday that the Yeshwantpur–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to be launched on Friday is a welcome addition for business travellers, students, patients, and tourists. The president of KCCI, Divakar Pai Kochikar, said in a statement that the chamber has long sought better rail connectivity between Mangaluru and Bengaluru, and spoke of its aspiration for Vande Bharat services on this route as far back as 2022.

The chamber conveyed its gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision of modern, fast, and reliable rail travel across the country, and for including the Karnataka coast in it. It also appreciated Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for his leadership in expanding Vande Bharat services and bringing this one to the coast.

“The KCCI commends Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament, Dakshina Kannada, for his sustained efforts on the region’s connectivity, which have helped bring this service to the coast, and the other Members of Parliament of the coast for their support,” Mr.