Bengaluru-Mumbai Superfast Train by June End? Route to Cover 5 Karnataka Stations on Belagavi Route

The long-discussed Bengaluru-Mumbai Superfast Train via Belagavi could finally become a reality by the end of June. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said the proposed service has received the green signal following his meeting with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi.

The new train is expected to improve connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai while covering several important cities in Central and North Karnataka, including Belagavi.

5 Major Karnataka Stations on the Route

According to the details shared by Joshi, the Superfast train will pass through:

Tumakuru
Davanagere
Haveri
Hubballi-Dharwad
Belagavi

The development is being seen as a major boost for passengers from North Karnataka, especially those frequently travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai for work, education and business.

Belagavi Corridor Gets the Superfast Service

The announcement also brings clarity to the discussion around the proposed Vande Bharat Sleeper service between Bengaluru and Mumbai.

There had been speculation that the Vande Bharat Sleeper would operate through Belagavi. However, indications now suggest that the premium sleeper service is likely to take the Kalyana Karnataka route instead.

The Belagavi corridor will now be served by this newly announced Superfast train.

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Possible Upgrade in Future

Pralhad Joshi also indicated that the Superfast service could later be upgraded into a Vande Bharat Sleeper. According to him, the proposal is currently under positive consideration by the Railway Ministry.

While no official timeline has been announced for such an upgrade, the statement is likely to raise expectations among passengers across North Karnataka.

If launched as expected by June end, the Bengaluru-Mumbai Superfast Train via Belagavi would mark a significant addition to Karnataka's railway connectivity network.