Goa, Nov. 13 -- Travelling between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa is set to become more convenient with the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Yesvantpur in Bengaluru to Madgaon in Goa via Karnataka's coastal region.

The train is expected to commence regular operations from November 15, with its proposed inaugural flag-off scheduled for November 13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the Yesvantpur-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express from Bengaluru at around 2 pm, according to a report.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is also expected to attend a symbolic flag-off ceremony at Mangaluru Junction at approximately 2.30 pm, in the presence of Members of Parliament representing Mangaluru, Udu...