Schedule Announced: New Vande Bharat Express to Connect Hubballi and Pune Thrice Weekly

Hubballi: The Ministry of Railways has announced the schedule of new Vande Bharat Express train service between Hubballi and Pune. This state-of-the-art train aims to enhance connectivity between the two important cities in Karnataka and Maharashtra.

The train, numbered 20669/20670, will operate thrice a week in each direction. From Hubballi, it will run on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, while from Pune, it will operate on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Mondays.

Schedule Details:

Hubballi to Pune (Train No. 20669):
The train will depart from Hubballi at 05:00 AM and reach Pune at 1:30 PM. En route, it will stop at Dharwad (05:15/05:17), Belagavi (06:55/07:00), Miraj (09:15/09:20), Sangli (09:30/09:32), and Satara (10:35/10:37).

Pune to Hubballi (Train No. 20670):
On its return journey, the train will leave Pune (departure time to be announced) and arrive in Hubballi at 10:45 PM. It will halt at Satara (16:08/16:10), Sangli (18:10/18:12), Miraj (18:45/18:50), Belagavi (20:35/20:40), and Dharwad (22:20/22:22).

The railway authorities have stated that this new service may be given effect from an early convenient date. If required, an inaugural special service may be planned. The train will consist of 8 coaches, showcasing the modern Vande Bharat rake.

This new express service is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities and provide passengers with a comfortable and swift journey. The Railway Board has instructed officials to ensure wide publicity for this new service and comply with all necessary actions for its smooth introduction.

Passengers are advised to check with railway authorities for the exact date of commencement and any updates to the schedule.

Inauguration on Sept 16

The schedule inauguration of this train has been postponed, it was scheduled to be inauguarated on Sept 15, but it will be inaugurated on Sept 16.