Why No Vande Bharat Extension from Bengaluru to Belagavi? Analyzing the Railways’ DecisionsThe launch of Vande Bharat trains has generated excitement in India, but there are concerns about the lack of extension to Belagavi from Bengaluru. The Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat was initially planned for Pune-Belagavi, but the route was changed. While the time feasibility for extending the Dharwad-Belagavi route exists, South Western Railway...
more... (SWR) seems hesitant. SWR has not provided any clear explanation for not prioritizing the Belagavi extension, despite operating longer routes. This raises questions about political priorities or logistical constraints. Beyond Vande Bharat, several critical train services in Belagavi and surrounding regions have been canceled, impacting commuters, traders, and the general public. The demand for restoring these services remains high as they cater to a wider range of travelers. The article highlights the need for Indian Railways to balance its focus on premium services with restoring essential connectivity for all.
India mein Vande Bharat trains ke launch se bahut excitement hai, par Bengaluru se Belagavi tak extension na hone se logon mein chinta hai. Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat pehle Pune-Belagavi ke liye tha, par route badal diya gaya. Dharwad-Belagavi route ko extend karna timewise possible hai, par South Western Railway (SWR) yeh...
more... karne mein hesitate kar raha hai. SWR ne Belagavi extension ko priority na dene ke liye koi proper explanation nahin diya hai, haalaanki woh aur bhi lambi routes operate kar raha hai. Isse political priorities ya logistical constraints hone ka shaq hai. Vande Bharat ke alawa, Belagavi aur aas-paas ke ilakon mein kaafi important train services cancel ho gayi hain, jisse commuters, traders aur aam logon ko problem ho rahi hai. In services ko restore karne ki demand bahut strong hai, kyunki yeh alag alag types ke travellers ko service dete hain. Article mein Indian Railways se yeh appeal ki gayi hai ki woh premium services ke sath-sath sabke liye essential connectivity restore karne par bhi focus kare.