Rail passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai have received a major connectivity boost as the railways introduced a second direct train service between the two cities after nearly 30 years. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually inaugurated the new SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express on Sunday.
The launch is expected to provide relief to thousands of passengers who regularly travel between Karnataka and Maharashtra for work, education and business. The new service also comes amid growing demand for more trains and faster travel options on the busy Bengaluru-Mumbai corridor.
