Bengaluru, March 9 (TIWN) South Western Railway (SWR) zone on Saturday flagged off a new daily express train, connecting the tech city and Vasco Da Gama in Goa fulfilling a long standing demand of the coastal region.

"This train has been demanded for long by the people of Chikmagalur and Karwar. It has been launched today. Member of Parliament Shoba Karandlaje also tried for this train," said Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh C. Angadi flagging it off.

Originating from the city, the Yeshwantpur - Karwar - Vasco Da Gama special express offers direct connectivity to Bengaluru, Udupi, Kundapur and Karwar.