MP Kota Srinivas Poojari seeks extension of Vande Bharat Express service from Mangaluru to Mumbai
Mangaluru (PTI): MP Kota Srinivas Poojari has submitted a proposal to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways V Somanna, urging them to extend the Vande Bharat Express service from Mangaluru to Mumbai.
The train currently operates between Mangaluru and Madgaon.
The proposal comes in response to growing demand from locals, traders and tourists that the service be extended to Mumbai, including daytime and sleeper trains, to improve travel options for passengers along the coast.
Poojari’s initiative aims to address this long-standing demand.
Officials noted that extending the service could provide direct rail connectivity between coastal Karnataka and Maharashtra.
The proposal has been supported by several local leaders and community members, who expect the railway authorities to consider it soon.
If approved, the extended service would allow passengers to travel directly between Mangaluru and Mumbai without transfers, potentially increasing ridership and improving access for commuters and business travellers.
Railway authorities are reviewing the proposal.
Local leaders hope the extension will be implemented promptly to meet passenger demand and improve connectivity in the region, Poojari told PTI.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
