New Bengaluru–Mumbai Express flagged off; Vande Bharat sleeper service soon
The new SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express train has been flagged off, enhancing rail connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the Vande Bharat Sleeper service is expected to start soon, fulfilling long-standing demands. Significant railway infrastructure developments in Karnataka include the redevelopment of 61 stations and the construction of new railway lines since 2014.
- ▪The new SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express train was flagged off by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- ▪The Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai is expected to commence soon.
- ▪Karnataka is redeveloping 61 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of ₹2,160 crore.
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday virtually flagged off the new SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai, while also announcing that the much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper service between the two cities is expected to commence soon.The Minister said that the new developments mark a major step towards strengthening rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra and fulfil long-pending demands of people from both South and North Karnataka.Addressing the gathering virtually, Mr. Vaishnaw highlighted the rapid expansion of railway infrastructure in Karnataka over the last few years, stating that increased railway funding has accelerated the execution of key projects across the State.
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