IllustrationBengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express to cut travel time, launch in weeks
The new semi-high-speed train will take about 7 hours between the two cities and is expected to start within the next few weeks.
IllustrationThe new semi-high-speed train will take about 7 hours between the two cities and is expected to start within the next few weeks.
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The retrofit programme will cover 72 aircraft (41 A350‑900s and 31 Boeing 777‑9s), with upgrades starting from mid‑2027.




















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