KPTCL ensures power for Vande Bharat Express through Western Ghats

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited has set up a reliable transmission network to support the electrified Sakaleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section of the Western Ghats.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Approved by Sandeep Gupta12 Nov 2026, 6:25 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1KPTCL has established a robust transmission network for the Vande Bharat Express
2Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the Yeshwantpur–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru on Friday

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has successfully set up a reliable transmission network to power the Vande Bharat Express as it travels through the newly electrified Sakaleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section of the Western Ghats. This development is part of preparations for the train’s official launch.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off the Yeshwantpur–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru on Friday. The electrification of this section marks a significant infrastructure milestone for Karnataka, enabling the train to operate smoothly through one of India’s most challenging terrains.

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Sources

TTimes of India Bengaluru

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