Vaishnaw announces integrated master plan for coastal Karnataka

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an integrated master plan for coastal Karnataka's development, emphasising rail expansion and doubling of the Mangaluru-Bengaluru line. PM Modi flagged off the Yesvantpur-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, linking Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa. Regular services are set to begin from November 15. PM Modi also inaugurated Bengaluru's Namma Metro Pink Line on Friday.