In good news for frequent travellers between Bengaluru and Hyderabad, a new Vande Bharat train is likely to be allotted between the two cities, known for their IT sectors. The semi-high-speed train will run between Bengaluru and Secunderabad, prime minister Narendra Modi told Telangana state BJP leaders during his visit last week, Times Now reported.
Details such as the launch date are not yet known. This news will be followed by a formal announcement soon, the report added. Karnataka and Telangana are both headed for assembly polls, with the former set to vote on May 10, for which counting will be held on May 13.