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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Bengaluru-Belagavi Vande Bharat reduces train travel by 80 mins: Railways
Synopsis The Vande Bharat Express, inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, now connects Belagavi and Bengaluru, reducing travel time by 80 minutes. Operating six days a week, it links educational and industrial hubs, fostering economic growth. This 8-coach train with enhanced suspension offers a faster, comfortable journey, marking the 11th Vande Bharat originating from Karnataka. PTI PM Modi during the flag-off ceremony of Vande Bharat Express train from Bengaluru to Belagavi, at KSR Railway Station, in Bengaluru. The Vande Bharat train connecting Belagavi and Bengaluru that was flagged off on Sunday is the fastest train on the route and reduces the travel time by 80 minutes, officials said. It was one of the three trains launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru. The train would link Belagavi, known for its top medical and engineering colleges, with state capital Bengaluru, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India. The commercial run of the train will start from Monday (August 11) and it will run on six days except Wednesday, a press note from South Western Railway Zone (SWR) said. Officials said the train has an 8-coach chair car configuration with a seating capacity of 530. "The KSR Bengaluru - Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, the fastest train on this route, covers 611 km in just 8.5 hours, saving about 1 hour 20 minutes compared to other trains," the press note said. "The scenic journey, passing through the rich sugarcane belt from Belagavi to Bengaluru, fosters economic growth and connects diverse communities across the region," it said. They said the advanced state-of-the-art suspension system ensures a smooth and safe journey and enhanced riding comfort for passengers. The train travels through Dharwad, known for its prestigious educational institutions; Hubballi, a major commercial and industrial centre; Haveri, a growing agricultural hub; Davangere, renowned for its textile and agricultural contributions and Tumakuru, an emerging industrial and educational centre. "These stops enhance connectivity for students, professionals, farmers, and traders, providing faster access to Bengaluru's opportunities," the SWR said. "The Belagavi-KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express exemplifies India's strides in modern rail travel, offering a faster, more comfortable journey while strengthening connectivity between key economic and cultural hubs in Karnataka," it added. This is the 11th Vande Bharat train originating from Karnataka to various destinations in the country. According to the Railway Ministry, with the introduction of the three trains, there are 75 Vande Bharat trains in the country that make 150 trips daily across 24 states. Besides, the Belagavi-Bengaluru Vande Bharat, the prime minister also launched Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Amritsar and Ajni (Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat services virtually.
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru: Check route, ticket fare, timings and other details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 10. These include trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. While the much-awaited Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Amritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually, news agency PTI reported. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, were among others present at the event. It will be the 11th Vande Bharat service to operate in Karnataka, will run as train number 26751/26752. 'This train connects Bengaluru, India's Silicon City, with Belagavi, a hub of premier medical and engineering institutions, fostering economic and educational opportunities,' officials told PTI. According to officials, the Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train between these two cities, covering 611 km in just 8.5 hours. It will save approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi and 1 hour 40 minutes from Belagavi – KSR Bengaluru compared to existing services. Route: The Route traverses Karnataka's rich sugarcane belt, passing through key cities such as Dharwad, renowned for its prestigious educational institutions; Hubballi, a thriving commercial and industrial center; Haveri, an emerging agricultural hub; Davangere, popular for textiles and agriculture; and Tumakuru, a growing industrial and educational center. Timing: After the inauguration, the special inaugural train (Train No. 06575) will run from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi, departing at 11:15 AM and reaching Belagavi at 8:00 PM the same day. Stoppages: Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Davangere, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, and Dharwad. Ticket fare: The Bengaluru to Belagavi Vande Bharat Express train has two types of seating arrangements – AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare for travelling between Bengaluru to Belagavi on AC Chair Car is ₹ 1,575 and for Executive AC Chair Car is ₹ 2,905, the Indian Express reported. According to Jammu Rail Division, Vande Bharat train No. 26406 (Katra-Amritsar) will run from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Amritsar while train No. 26405 will run from Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra six days a week except Tuesday. Stoppages: The Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat train will stop at four stations en route. These are: Beas, Jalandhan City, Pathankot Cantt, and Jammu Tawi. Timings: Train number 26406 Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat train will leave Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) at 06:40 hrs to reach Amritsar at 12:20 hrs, Indian Express reported. On its return journey, the train will depart from Amritsar at 16:25 hrs to arrive in Katra at 22:00 hrs. Ticket price: The Amritsar-Katra Vande Bharat Express train will have two types of seating arrangements – AC Chair Car and Executive Chair Car. The fare for travelling between Amritsar to Katra on an AC Chair Car is ₹ 1170 and for Executive AC Chair Car is ₹ 2085,the Indian Express report added. Distance, Travel Time: The Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express train will cover distance of 881 km in 12 hours. It will be the fastest train on the route followed by Pune Humsafar and Azad Hind Express. Train Number: The Ajni(Nagpur)-Pune Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26101/26102. The train will operate six days a week except Tuesday (from Pune) and Monday (from Ajni). Stoppages: This Vande Bharat train will stop at 10 stations. These are: Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar and Daund Chord Line. Timings: Train number 26101 Pune-Ajni Vande Bharat Express will depart from Pune station at 06:25 hrs with effect from 11.08.2025 and arrive Ajni at 18:25 hrs same day. Train number 26102 Ajni-Pune Vande Bharat Express will depart from Ajni station at 09:50 hrs with effect from 12.08.2025 and arrive Pune at 21:50 hrs same day.
The Print
2 days ago
- Business
- The Print
PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru
These trains will significantly enhance regional connectivity, reduce travel time and provide a 'world-class' travel experience to the passengers, officials said. While the much-awaited Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Amritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually. Bengaluru, Aug 10 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains here on Sunday. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, among others were present. A large number of people who had gathered on both sides of the road greeted the Prime Minister with 'Modi, Modi' slogans as his convoy made its way towards the railway station. Modi too responded by waving at them from inside his car. The Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express will be the 11th Vande Bharat service to operate in Karnataka. Covering 611 km in just 8.5 hours, it is the fastest train between these two cities, saving approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi and 1 hour 40 minutes from Belagavi – KSR Bengaluru compared to existing services, Railway officials said. This train connects Bengaluru, India's Silicon City, with Belagavi, a hub of premier medical and engineering institutions, fostering economic and educational opportunities, they said. The route traverses Karnataka's rich sugarcane belt, passing through key cities such as Dharwad, renowned for its prestigious educational institutions; Hubballi, a thriving commercial and industrial center; Haveri, an emerging agricultural hub; Davangere, popular for textiles and agriculture; and Tumakuru, a growing industrial and educational center. This enhanced connectivity will benefit students, professionals, farmers, and traders by providing faster access to Bengaluru's vast opportunities, while promoting economic growth and cultural exchanges across the region, the Railways said in a release. After the inauguration, a special inaugural train (Train No. 06575) will run from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi, departing at 11:15 AM and reaching Belagavi at 8:00 PM the same day, with stops at Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Davangere, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, and Dharwad, it said. PTI KSU GMS KSU VGN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
PM Modi unveils Vande Bharat Express from Bengaluru to Belagavi: How it compares to flight travel between two cities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday inaugurated a Vande Bharat Express train from Bengaluru to Belagavi in Karnataka. The semi-high-speed train service will begin regular operations Monday, August 11, running six days a week and not operating on Wednesdays. PM Modi flagged off the train from the Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Bengaluru station at 11.30 am. There were already seven Vande Bharat trains running from the Bengaluru station, and this will be the second Vande Bharat train for Belagavi. Train No. 26751 Belagavi–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express will depart from Belagavi at 05.20 am and reach KSR Bengaluru at 1.50 pm. En route, it will arrive/depart at these stations: Dharwad (7.08 am/7.10 am), SSS Hubballi (7.30 am/7.35 am), SMM Haveri (8.35 am/08.37 am), Davangere (9.25 am/9.27 am), Tumakuru (12.15 am/12.17 am) and Yesvantpur (13.03 am/13.05 am). In the return direction, train No. 26752 KSR Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 2.20 pm and arrive at Belagavi at 10.40 pm. En route, it will arrive/depart at Yesvantpur (2.28 pm /2.30 pm), Tumakuru (3.03 pm/3.05 pm), Davangere (5.48 pm/5.50 pm), SMM Haveri (6.48 pm/6.50 pm), SSS Hubballi (8 pm/8.05 pm) and Dharwad (8.25 pm/8.27 pm). The train will consist of eight coaches, including four motor cars, one trailer car, one executive class trailer car, and two driving trailer cars. This Vande Bharat Express is designed to offer faster, safer, and more comfortable travel for passengers, equipped with world-class amenities for an enhanced travel experience, said South Western Railway. The fare for travelling between Bengaluru and Belagavi on an AC chair car is Rs 1,575, and for an executive AC chair car is Rs 2,905. The flight cost between the two cities generally tends to be around Rs 4,600 to Rs 5,000. The Vande Bharat Express will take 8.18 hours to travel between Bengaluru and Belagavi, a distance of 611 km. The flight journey takes only 1 hour and 35 minutes. Indigo operates a non-stop flight daily between the two cities. PM Modi flagged off two other Vande Bharat trains Sunday: Ajni (Nagpur) to Pune in Maharashtra, and Katra in Jammu and Kashmir to Amritsar in Punjab. Now, 75 Vande Bharat trains are operational across the country.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
PM Modi flags off three Vande Bharat Express trains in Bengaluru: WATCH
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains at KSR Railway Station in Bengaluru on Sunday, August 10. These include trains from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune. While the much-awaited Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express was flagged off by Modi in person; the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Amritsar, and Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat services, were launched virtually, news agency PTI reported. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, were among others present at the event. Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express: It will be the 11th Vande Bharat service to operate in Karnataka. 'This train connects Bengaluru, India's Silicon City, with Belagavi, a hub of premier medical and engineering institutions, fostering economic and educational opportunities,' officials told PTI. According to officials, the Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express is the fastest train between these two cities, covering 611 km in just 8.5 hours. It will save approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi and 1 hour 40 minutes from Belagavi – KSR Bengaluru compared to existing services. Route: The Route traverses Karnataka's rich sugarcane belt, passing through key cities such as Dharwad, renowned for its prestigious educational institutions; Hubballi, a thriving commercial and industrial center; Haveri, an emerging agricultural hub; Davangere, popular for textiles and agriculture; and Tumakuru, a growing industrial and educational center. Timing: After the inauguration, the special inaugural train (Train No. 06575) will run from KSR Bengaluru to Belagavi, departing at 11:15 AM and reaching Belagavi at 8:00 PM the same day, with stops at Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Davangere, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, and Dharwad. The flagging of these new Vande Bharat trains underlines the central government's efforts to rejuvenate Indian railways to provide a world-class travel experience to the people. During his visit to Bengaluru, PM Modi will also inaugurate the Yellow line of Bangalore metro and undertake a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station today.
