Hon’ble PM Shri Modi to Flag Off Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, Boosting North Karnataka Connectivity
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off three new Vande Bharat Express trains on 10/08/2025 at 11:00 AM from Bengaluru, marking another milestone in India’s fast-growing high-speed rail network. The highlight of the event will be the launch of the much-awaited Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express, along with the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Amritsar and Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat services, which will be inaugurated virtually.
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. This high-speed train connects Bengaluru, India’s Silicon City, with Belagavi, a hub of premier medical and engineering institutions, fostering economic and educational opportunities.
The scenic 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, a leader in 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 exchange across the region.
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.
