Centre is Commitet To Strengthen Coastal Rail Infrastructure- Ashwini Vaishnaw

Following the flag-off of the much-awaited Vande Bharat Express at Mangaluru Junction today, Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, outlined major infrastructure upgrades slated for the coastal region.

Addressing the gathering after launching the new train connecting Bengaluru to Goa’s Madgaon via Mangaluru, Udupi, and Karwar, the Minister announced that both Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction railway stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Specifically, a grant of ₹94 crore has been sanctioned for the modernization of the Mangaluru Central station.

Emphasising the central government’s commitment to improving rail connectivity, infrastructure, and passenger amenities, Vaishnaw assured that further steps would be taken to upgrade the coastal railway network.

Reflecting on the journey to this milestone, he noted that the electrification of the Mangaluru-Bengaluru railway line had been a long-cherished dream. Despite facing numerous challenges during the execution of the project, all hurdles were successfully overcome, making the launch of electric train operations today a moment of great pride and satisfaction.(UPDATED ON 13TH NOVEMBER 2026)