A separate inaugural special service connecting Mangaluru Junction and SMVT Bengaluru was also flagged off on November 13.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the train from Mangaluru Junction at 1:30 pm. Member of Parliament Capt. Brijesh Chowta, MLA Vedavyas Kamath and other dignitaries attended the event.
The inaugural special, numbered 06213, travelled through Kabakaputtur, Subrahmanya Road, Sakleshpur, Hassan and Shravanabelagola before reaching SMVT Bengaluru at 9:00 pm.
The service marked an important development in improving rail connectivity between the coastal region and the state capital.
New milestone in Karnataka’s rail connectivity!
🚄 Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat flagged off
🚉 4 Amrit Stations inaugurated
🛤️ Doubling & electrification projects dedicated https://t.co/Mh19Gnopju
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) November 13, 2026