BJP MP Jagadish Shettar promises Vande Bharat express extension between Bengaluru, Belagavi: Report

Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar has vowed to extend the Vande Bharat Express to Belagavi and increase its frequency.

Published on: Sep 14, 2024, 13:30:04 IST

By Yamini C S

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Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar has pledged to extend the Vande Bharat Express service to Belagavi, enhancing connectivity between the region and Bengaluru. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Shettar emphasized his commitment to ensuring that Belagavi benefits from this high-speed rail service, which currently runs between Bengaluru and Hubballi, The Hindu reported.

Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar pushed for the timely completion of the Belagavi-Kittur-Dharwad railway line and an upgrade to Sambra Airport.

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Shettar revealed that the Vande Bharat Express, which will commence service to Pune on Monday, is initially scheduled to operate three days a week. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the train via video link. Shettar expressed his determination to increase the service frequency to daily operations.

“The Vande Bharat train to Pune will start running from September 16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate it via video link. Initially, it will run three days a week. I will try to get it to run every day,” Shettar said, as quoted by the publication.

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In addition to his rail ambitions, Shettar is focused on the development of the Belagavi-Kittur-Dharwad railway line, which he promised to complete on schedule. This project is expected to further boost connectivity and economic growth in the region.

Shettar also highlighted ongoing efforts to upgrade Belagavi’s Sambra Airport. According to him, significant progress is being made with around 14 acres of land already acquired for the airport’s expansion. “Officials have told me that the work is in progress with around 14 acres of land acquired already,” the BJP MP said.

This upgrade aims to enhance the airport’s capacity and services, supporting increased passenger traffic and regional development. With these initiatives, Shettar is positioning Belagavi for a substantial boost in infrastructure and connectivity.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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