New Bi-Weekly Train Enhances Connectivity Between Mumbai and Goa

A new bi-weekly train service has been inaugurated, connecting Mumbai's Bandra Terminus with Madgaon in Goa. The service aims to improve connectivity between Mumbai's western suburbs, Maharashtra's Konkan region, and Goa. Important dignitaries attended the event, highlighting the train's schedule and expected benefits.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday flagged off the inaugural run of a bi-weekly train between Bandra Terminus in Mumbai and Madgaon in Goa, aimed at enhancing connectivity between Mumbai's western suburbs and Maharashtra's Konkan region, as well as Goa.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw participated in the ceremony via video link, while BJP's Pravin Darekar, Ashish Shelar, former MP Gopal Shetty, and other party leaders attended the flag-off at Borivali station. According to a Western Railway release issued on Wednesday, the new train service will significantly improve connectivity in these regions.

The train will depart from Madgaon every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.40 am, arriving at Bandra Terminus at 11.40 pm. It will leave Bandra Terminus every Wednesday and Friday at 6.50 am, reaching Madgaon at 10 pm.

(With inputs from agencies.)