Konkan Railways has decided to operate Bangalore-Karwar-Bangalore Panchaganga Express till Madgaon in Goa from November 1, but as a different train with different numbers. Following this, there will be direct connectivity between Bangalore and Madgaon through Karnataka Coast. Those intending to travel to Madgaon from Bangalore or from Madgaon to Bangalore, have to buy two tickets, one till Karwar and the other for the other leg of the journey.

Train No. 01595 Karwar – Madgaon Express Special (Daily) will leave Karwar at 8.30 a.m. to reach Madgaon at 9.45 a.m. In the return journey, Train No. 01596 Madgaon – Karwar Express Special (Daily) will leave Madgaon at 4.30 p.m. to reach Karwar at 5.45 p.m. It has commercial halt at at Canacona Station. The train arrives in Karwar from Bangalore at 8.25 a.m. and leaves from Karwar to Bangalore at 6 p.m.

The composition of the train is as follows: it has a total of 14 LHB Coaches – Composite (First AC + 2 Tier AC) – 01 Coach, 2 Tier AC – 01 Coach, 3 Tier AC – 01 Coach, Sleeper – 07 Coaches, Second Seating – 02 Coaches, SLR – 01, Generator Car – 01.