A formal request has been lodged with Jaya Verma Sinha, the Chairman of the Central Railway Board in Delhi, urging the initiation of an inter-city train service between Belagavi and Pune. This request, a persistent appeal from the people of Belagavi, was emphasized by Prakash Hukkeri, the special representative of the state government in Delhi.
Belagavi plays a crucial role as a connecting point among the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Goa. With a population of around 600,000, the city is notable for its sugar production.
At present, due to the absence of regular train services, a significant portion of the public relies on private buses for transportation. Consequently, there is a fervent plea from the residents for the introduction of a new inter-city train linking Belagavi with Pune.
In response to this request, Jaya Verma Sinha has committed to a prompt review of the matter. Additionally, Prakash Hukkeri conveyed in a statement that the Bengaluru-Dharwad Vande Bharat train has been extended to Belagavi, and Sinha has been warmly invited to attend its inauguration ceremony.
