Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Mar 4: Konkan Vikas Samiti, which takes care of the welfare of Mumbai railway passengers, has strongly objected to the proposal of extending train number 22229/22230, Vande Bharat express that runs between Mumbai and Madgaon to Mangaluru. In addition, it has also objected for connecting 20645/20646 Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat express train to the Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat express train.

In a press release, Konkan Vikas Samiti, said, “Mumbai-Madgaon train is running to full capacity. In order to fulfil the demands of passengers of this sector there is necessity of 16 bogies. However, by extending this train to Mangaluru, passengers of Mumbai-Ratnagiri, Sindhudurga-Goa section will face shortage of seats. Instead, Mangaluru-Madgaon 20645/20646 train can be extended to Mumbai as a separate train. This will not only reduce the additional crowding of passengers but also increase the connectivity between Mangaluru and Mumbai.

“Moreover, by providing stoppages for the Mumbai-Madgaon train in stations where there is no stoppage at present, it will make it convenient for the passengers residing near those railway stations. There is also an opportunity to begin Amrit Bharat or Vande Bharat sleeper coach between Mangaluru and Mumbai,” stated the release.