Bengaluru: Vande Bharat Express to Belagavi Delayed, Railway Responds to Activists' QueriesDespite successful trials, the Vande Bharat express service hasn't been extended to Belagavi from Hubballi-Dharwad, even though there's strong demand. Railway officials cite a 10-hour journey time increase, but activists argue that other long-distance trains take longer. The Railway department initially cited lack of water facilities and electrification, but these have...
more... been addressed. Then, a lack of platform capacity at Belagavi station was mentioned, but activists say there's available time. The South Western Railway is facing criticism for not providing clear reasons for the delay and holding back the extension file. Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi has scheduled a meeting with railway officials after the model code of conduct ends to discuss the issues and ensure the extension.
Vande Bharat express train Hubballi-Dharwad se Belagavi tak extend nahin hui hai, even though trial runs successful ho gaye hain. Railway officials bol rahe hain ki journey time 10 hours badh jaayega, but activists bolte hain ki aur bhi long-distance trains hain jinka time zyada lagta hai. Railway department pehle water...
more... facilities aur electrification ka bahana diya tha, but ye sab fix ho gaya. Fir, Belagavi station pe platform capacity ki kami ka bahana diya gaya, but activists bolte hain ki time available hai. South Western Railway ko clear reasons nahin bataane aur extension file hold karne ke liye criticism mil rahi hai. Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi ne model code of conduct khatam hone ke baad railway officials se meeting rakh li hai taaki issues resolve ho jaayen aur extension confirm ho jaaye.