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How to Reach Madgaon, India

The city hosts the test track for Skybus Metro, an elevated rail system which is patented by the Konkan Railway Corporation. The Skybus Metro project was later scrapped due to an accident which occurred during the test drive killing one engineer and a seriously injuring a crew of three. However, Mr B Rajaram who had invented the rail system has stated that in his opinion, the accident was avoidable.

Madgaon by Road:

Margao is connected by road to other cities like Mangalore, Udupi, Bhatkal, Kumta, Karwar, Ratnagiri, and Mumbai through the National Highway 17 (NH17). Also, there is road which connects Margao to Ponda and other towns of Goa state.

Madgaon by Train:

Margao Railway Station is Goa's biggest and most important[citation needed] as it is a railway junction positioned at the intersection of the Konkan Railway and the South Western Railway. Most trains stop at Margao; hence, it is used more commonly as a transit stop rather than a tourist destination by many people who either head off down south to Palolem (38 km) or to Benaulim and Colva which are about six kilometers away.

Madgaon by Air:

Madgaon is well connected by Air. The nearest airport is Dabolim Airport which is 23 km.