Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Mar 18: Amid speculations about the cancellation of the Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, a request has been made to extend the service to Mumbai instead of discontinuing it.

Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and urged him to extend the Vande Bharat train to Mumbai rather than cancelling it due to low passenger occupancy.

Responding promptly, the minister directed officials to ensure that the train service is not discontinued and to take necessary steps for its extension to Mumbai.

Additionally, a report on the economic significance of Mangaluru and Udupi was presented to the minister, emphasizing the need to extend the train service to Mumbai. It was also requested that priority be given to introducing a sleeper Vande Bharat train between Mangaluru and Mumbai in the future.

Expressing gratitude to the minister for his attention and assurance of support, MP Kota Srinivas Poojary welcomed the decision.