Karnataka's Yadgir district gains direct Vande Bharat express link to Bengaluru: Report

The Vande Bharat Express now connects Yadgir with Bengaluru, offering improved travel options for the district.

Published on: Aug 5, 2024, 11:00:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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Yadgir, a district historically known for its developmental challenges, has recently achieved a significant milestone with the introduction of the Vande Bharat Express, connecting it directly to Karnataka capital Bengaluru. On Saturday night, V. Somanna, the Minister of State for Railways, officially inaugurated the SMVT Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express (train number 22232), which will now make an additional stop at Yadgir, the Deccan Herald reported.

The railway upgrade is part of a broader ₹2,900 crore investment to enhance 59 stations across Karnataka. (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)

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The newly launched train will offer enhanced connectivity between the two cities. It's schedule is as follows:

The train is set to depart from Yadgir at 5:55 am heading towards Bengaluru and its evening return journey from Bengaluru is set at 9:44 pm towards Kalaburagi. This development marks a notable improvement in transportation for Yadgir, providing faster and more efficient travel options.

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Minister Somanna highlighted that the state is investing heavily in its railway infrastructure, with a total of ₹2,900 crore allocated for the upgrade of 59 railway stations across Karnataka. Yadgir’s station is also undergoing an upgrade with an investment of ₹7.5 crore, while Kalaburagi’s station is set to receive improvements worth ₹12.5 crore, the report noted. This initiative aims to enhance the overall travel experience and stimulate regional development.

This comes after the recent introduction of the Bengaluru to Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express, which sparked a lively discussion among Keralites living in the tech hub. The new service garnered both praise and criticism from the community on social media, with supporters highlighting its speed, comfort and reduced travel time as significant advantages. Meanwhile, critics argued that the train's schedule and frequency are not convenient for many potential passengers.

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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