PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced that a new Konkan Railway station has been proposed at Mayem, which will benefit people from Sattari and Bicholim with the government planning to introduce two train services connecting Mopa Airport with Canacona.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Goa Vande Bharat Express on Friday, Sawant stressed the need to strengthen connectivity to make travel easier for people. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and officials of the Western and Southern Railways for the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express.
Sawant said passenger traffic had increased following the introduction of Mopa Airport and that the government was planning to strengthen rail connectivity to ease road congestion.
“The government plans to introduce two train services between Sindhudurg and Karwar, connecting Mopa with Canacona. Passengers arriving at Mopa Airport will be able to take a direct train to Margao and Canacona instead of travelling by road, reaching their destinations in around half an hour,” Sawant said.
He also stated that the government plans to upgrade railway stations along with trains. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, railway connectivity continues to be upgraded. Not only the trains but also the stations. Thivim railway station will also be upgraded, with deluxe facilities for passengers,” he said.
