In major IT boost, Union minister Scindia launches direct weekly train between Bengaluru, Gwalior

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated a direct train service linking Gwalior to Bengaluru, promising enhanced connectivity for IT aspirants.

Updated on: Jun 27, 2025, 07:18:04 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a major boost to IT aspirants, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday inaugurated a new direct train service linking Gwalior to Bengaluru. The launch event took place at the Gwalior Railway Station, where Scindia also joined passengers for part of the inaugural journey, news agency ANI reported.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flags off Gwalior-Bengaluru express train, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. (PTI)

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Joining the occasion virtually, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw extended their support and jointly flagged off the service online.

"It is a big gift for the region. For the first time in history, Gwalior is connected with Bengaluru. Residents of the Gwalior-Chambal division had to travel to Kota, Bina, and Bhopal to catch a train for Bengaluru, with an additional six to eight hours of journey time for the commuters. Today, the same journey has become easy with the blessings of the Prime Minister and with the help of the Railway Minister. Now, we will be able to reach Bengaluru from Gwalior in 30 hours. This train has a stoppage at Shivpuri, Guna, Ashok Nagar, Bina, Vidisha and Bhopal in the state," Scindia said, as quoted by the agency.

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Describing the new route as a “major milestone” for the Gwalior-Chambal belt, Scindia said the train would bring considerable convenience to locals. This connection will especially benefit students heading to Bengaluru for higher education, job seekers looking for opportunities, and families wishing to stay connected, he told ANI.

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He further credited the rapid pace of regional development to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yadav. Scindia pointed to ongoing infrastructure improvements, noting that Gwalior is now linked to more destinations than ever before.

(With inputs from ANI)

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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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