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The 20646/20645 '''Mangaluru Central - Madgaon ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 40th [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], connecting the industrial port city of [[Mangalore]] in western [[Karnataka]] with [[Margao|Madgaon]], a capital city in the state of [[Goa]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2023 |title=Coastal Karnataka May Soon Get Its First Vande Bharat Express Between Mangaluru Central And Madgaon, Says MP Nalin Kumar Kateel |url=https://english.jagran.com/india/coastal-karnataka-may-soon-get-its-first-vande-bharat-express-between-mangaluru-central-and-madgaon-says-mp-nalin-kumar-kateel-10118116 |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=H |first=Umesha Bhatta P. |title=Mangalore Goa Vande Bharat : ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಗೋವಾ ನಡುವೆ ವಂದೇ ಭಾರತ್ ರೈಲು: ಮಾಸಾಂತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/karnataka/mangalore-news-mangalore-goa-vande-bharat-express-connecting-karnataka-coastal-with-tourist-destiny-goa-in-on-cards-kub-181701763069043.html |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vande Bharat: Mangaluru to Madgaon, Launching in December - TimesProperty |url=https://timesproperty.com/news/post/vande-bharat-express-links-mangaluru-madgaon-blid6178 |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=timesproperty.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=22 December 2023 |title=Get ready for unveiling of Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/palakkad-division-gears-up-to-unveil-mangaluru-madgaon-vande-bharat-express/article67665226.ece |access-date=26 December 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
The 20646/20645 '''Mangaluru Central - Madgaon ''Vande Bharat Express''''' is India's 40th [[Vande Bharat Express|Vande Bharat Express train]], connecting the industrial port city of [[Mangalore]] in western [[Karnataka]] with [[Margao|Madgaon]], a capital city in the state of [[Goa]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2023 |title=Coastal Karnataka May Soon Get Its First Vande Bharat Express Between Mangaluru Central And Madgaon, Says MP Nalin Kumar Kateel |url=https://english.jagran.com/india/coastal-karnataka-may-soon-get-its-first-vande-bharat-express-between-mangaluru-central-and-madgaon-says-mp-nalin-kumar-kateel-10118116 |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=H |first=Umesha Bhatta P. |title=Mangalore Goa Vande Bharat : ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಗೋವಾ ನಡುವೆ ವಂದೇ ಭಾರತ್ ರೈಲು: ಮಾಸಾಂತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ |url=https://kannada.hindustantimes.com/karnataka/mangalore-news-mangalore-goa-vande-bharat-express-connecting-karnataka-coastal-with-tourist-destiny-goa-in-on-cards-kub-181701763069043.html |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=Kannada Hindustan Times |language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vande Bharat: Mangaluru to Madgaon, Launching in December - TimesProperty |url=https://timesproperty.com/news/post/vande-bharat-express-links-mangaluru-madgaon-blid6178 |access-date=26 December 2023 |website=timesproperty.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=22 December 2023 |title=Get ready for unveiling of Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/palakkad-division-gears-up-to-unveil-mangaluru-madgaon-vande-bharat-express/article67665226.ece |access-date=26 December 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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This express train performed the trial runs on 26 December 2023 starting from Mangalore Central around 08:30hrs and reached Madgaon Junction around 13:45hrs. It departed from |
This express train performed the trial runs on 26 December 2023 starting from [[Mangalore Central railway station|Mangalore Central]] around 08:30hrs and reached [[Madgaon Junction railway station|Madgaon Junction]] around 13:45hrs. It departed from Madgaon at 18:10hrs and reached Mangalore Central at 22:45hrs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=25 December 2023 |title=Trail run of Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express on December 26 |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/trail-run-of-mangaluru-central-madgaon-vande-bharat-express-on-december-26/article67674362.ece |access-date=26 December 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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This express train was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from [[Ayodhya Junction railway station|Ayodhya Dham Junction]]. <ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-flags-off-2-amrit-bharat-6-vande-bharat-express-trains-in-ayodhya-101703918767779.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pm-narendra-modi-ayodhya-amrit-bharat-vande-bharat-trains-flag-off-full-list-of-new-routes-indian-railways/articleshow/106393567.cms?from=mdr |access-date=30 December 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know |url=https://www.news9live.com/india/pm-modi-flags-off-vande-bharat-amrit-bharat-trains-from-ayodhya-junction-routes-features-and-all-you-need-to-know-2391037 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped railway station, flags off Amrit Bharat trains |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2023/12/30/ayodhya-pm-modi-inaugurates-redeveloped-railway-station-flags-off-amrit-bharat-trains.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2023 |title=PM to Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya, 6 Vande Bharat Trains on Dec 30 |url=https://www.news18.com/auto/pm-to-inaugurate-amrit-bharat-express-from-ayodhya-6-vande-bharat-trains-on-dec-30-8714893.html |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details here |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-to-flag-off-5-vande-bharat-2-amrit-bharat-trains-on-december-30-check-details-here-3072293 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> |
This express train was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 by Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] via [[Videotelephony|video conferencing]] from [[Ayodhya Junction railway station|Ayodhya Dham Junction]]. <ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-flags-off-2-amrit-bharat-6-vande-bharat-express-trains-in-ayodhya-101703918767779.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/pm-narendra-modi-ayodhya-amrit-bharat-vande-bharat-trains-flag-off-full-list-of-new-routes-indian-railways/articleshow/106393567.cms?from=mdr |access-date=30 December 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 December 2023 |title=PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know |url=https://www.news9live.com/india/pm-modi-flags-off-vande-bharat-amrit-bharat-trains-from-ayodhya-junction-routes-features-and-all-you-need-to-know-2391037 |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped railway station, flags off Amrit Bharat trains |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2023/12/30/ayodhya-pm-modi-inaugurates-redeveloped-railway-station-flags-off-amrit-bharat-trains.html |access-date=30 December 2023 |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=23 December 2023 |title=PM to Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya, 6 Vande Bharat Trains on Dec 30 |url=https://www.news18.com/auto/pm-to-inaugurate-amrit-bharat-express-from-ayodhya-6-vande-bharat-trains-on-dec-30-8714893.html |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details here |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-pm-modi-to-flag-off-5-vande-bharat-2-amrit-bharat-trains-on-december-30-check-details-here-3072293 |access-date=27 December 2023 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> |
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| Overview | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service type | Vande Bharat Express | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locale | Karnataka and Goa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First service | 30 December 2023 (Inaugural) 31 December 2023 (Commercial) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current operator(s) | Southern Railways (SR) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Route | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Termini | Mangalore Central (MAQ) Madgaon Junction (MAO) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stops | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance travelled | 319 km (198 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average journey time | 04 hrs 35 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service frequency | Six days a week [a] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Train number(s) | 20646 / 20645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line(s) used | Shoranur–Mangalore section Mangalore–Madgaon line | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On-board services | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Class(es) | AC Chair Car, AC Executive Chair Car | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seating arrangements |
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| Sleeping arrangements | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Catering facilities | On board Catering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observation facilities | Large windows in all coaches | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entertainment facilities |
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| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other facilities | Kavach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rolling stock | Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track gauge | Indian gauge 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) broad gauge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Electrification | 25 kV 50 Hz AC Overhead line | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating speed | 70 km/h (43 mph) (Avg.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average length | 192 metres (630 ft) (08 coaches) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track owner(s) | Indian Railways | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rake maintenance | Mangaluru Ctrl (MAQ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 20646/20645 Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is India's 40th Vande Bharat Express train, connecting the industrial port city of Mangalore in western Karnataka with Madgaon, a capital city in the state of Goa.[1][2][3][4]
This express train performed the trial runs on 26 December 2023 starting from Mangalore Central around 08:30hrs and reached Madgaon Junction around 13:45hrs. It departed from Madgaon at 18:10hrs and reached Mangalore Central at 22:45hrs.[5]
This express train was inaugurated on 30 December 2023 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from Ayodhya Dham Junction. [6][7][8][9][10][11]
Overview
This train is operated by Indian Railways, connecting Mangaluru Ctrl, Udupi, Karwar and Madgaon Jn. It is currently operated with train numbers 20646/20645 on 6 days a week basis.[12][13][14][15]
Rakes
It is the thirty-eighth 2nd Generation and twenty-fourth Mini Vande Bharat 2.0 Express train which was designed and manufactured by the Integral Coach Factory at Perambur, Chennai under the Make in India Initiative.[16]
Service
The 20646/20645 Mangaluru Central - Madgaon Vande Bharat Express operates 6 days a week, covering a distance of 319 km (198 mi) in a travel time of 4hrs 35mins with an average speed of 70 km/h (43 mph). The Maximum Permissible Speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).[17]
See also
- Vande Bharat Express
- Tejas Express
- Gatimaan Express
- Mangalore Central railway station
- Madgaon Junction railway station
- Karwar railway station
- Udupi railway station
Notes
- ^ Except Thursdays
References
- ^ "Coastal Karnataka May Soon Get Its First Vande Bharat Express Between Mangaluru Central And Madgaon, Says MP Nalin Kumar Kateel". English Jagran. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ H, Umesha Bhatta P. "Mangalore Goa Vande Bharat : ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಗೋವಾ ನಡುವೆ ವಂದೇ ಭಾರತ್ ರೈಲು: ಮಾಸಾಂತ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಚಾಲನೆ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ". Kannada Hindustan Times (in Kannada). Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "Vande Bharat: Mangaluru to Madgaon, Launching in December - TimesProperty". timesproperty.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (22 December 2023). "Get ready for unveiling of Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, The Hindu (25 December 2023). "Trail run of Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express on December 26". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "PM Modi flags off 2 Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains in Ayodhya". Hindustan Times. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "PM Modi flags off 2 new Amrit Bharat, 6 Vande Bharat Express trains during Ayodhya visit; check routes & other details". The Times of India. 30 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "PM Modi flags off new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains from Ayodhya Dham Junction: Routes, features and all you need to know". News9live. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Ayodhya: PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped railway station, flags off Amrit Bharat trains". The Week. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "PM to Inaugurate Amrit Bharat Express from Ayodhya, 6 Vande Bharat Trains on Dec 30". News18. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "PM Modi to flag off 5 Vande Bharat, 2 Amrit Bharat trains on December 30, check details here". DNA India. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ Mangalorean, Alfie Dsouza, Team (23 December 2023). "PM Modi Expected to Launch Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. on 30 Dec". Mangalorean.com. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat train set to inaugurate, PM Modi to launch virtually?". Udayavani. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ "PM Modi virtually flags off Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express". www.mangaloretoday.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (30 December 2023). "PM flags off Vande Bharat Express from Mangaluru to Goa". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Train 18, India's Fastest, Named "Vande Bharat Express": Piyush Goyal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
- ^ Sastry, Anil Kumar (6 February 2024). "Mangaluru Central-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express runs with less than 50% occupancy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
