New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The proposed Vande Bharat Express service between Bengaluru and Goa is expected to offer passengers a more comfortable journey with modern facilities. However, its introduction could inconvenience thousands of travellers, as the schedules of 13 existing trains may be revised, affecting their current arrival and departure times.

The Times of India, citing a railway official, stated that while the Vande Bharat service would facilitate travel for 1,100 passengers, nearly 15,000 regular travellers are likely to be affected. Citing a senior South Western Railway official, the report added that the new service would be given priority through the ghat section.

This comes after the Railway Ministry, on 31 October, notified ...