Travelling between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa is set to become more convenient with the introduction of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting. 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.