New trains from Solapur, Miraj

Sangli(Maha), Feb 20 (PTI) Chief Minister PrithvirajChavan today flagged off three new trains on Miraj-Pandharpurroute.

The new trains were introduced after theMiraj-Pandharpur-Kurduwadi-Barshi-Latur narrowgauge line (popularly known as Barshi light Railway) wasconverted into Broad Gauge.

These trains will provide direct connectivity betweenKolhapur-Miraj region and Usmanabad-Latur region, viaPandharpur and Kurduwadi. They will connect Kolhapur andSolapur in the process.

The new trains are: 1. Solapur - Shri Chhatrapati ShahuMaharaj Terminus (Kolhapur) Express.

2. Pandharpur - Miraj Passenger

3. Parli Vaijnath - Miraj Passenger. PTI COR