India, July 11 -- Bengaluru is set to get yet another high-speed rail boost with the introduction of the Bengaluru-Shivamogga Vande Bharat Express, aimed at strengthening train connectivity between the capital and Central Karnataka. The upcoming service is expected to greatly benefit students, professionals, and business travelers commuting between the two cities.

The announcement came from Bengaluru Central MP P C Mohan, who posted on social media platform X, saying, "Shivamogga-Bengaluru Vande Bharath soon." While the launch date and timetable are yet to be finalized, the introduction of this new service has been long-awaited by residents of Shivamogga, located about 300 kilometers from Bengaluru.

There has been a consistent demand fr...