In a significant relief for north-bound travelers and long-distance passengers from North Karnataka and Southwest Maharashtra, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a special one-way express service connecting Belagavi directly to Hazrat Nizamuddin (New Delhi).
The special service aims to accommodate the heavy passenger rush during the current travel season.
Key Timings & Schedule for Belagavi
- Train Number: 07331 Belagavi – Hazrat Nizamuddin One-Way Express Special
- Departure: Thursday, October 8, at 18:30 hrs (6:30 PM) from Belagavi Railway Station
- Arrival: Saturday, October 10, at 15:00 hrs (3:00 PM) at Hazrat Nizamuddin Station, New Delhi
- Journey Duration: Approximately 44.5 hours connecting Karnataka directly to the national capital via Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
Route and Key Stoppages
Departing from Belagavi, the train heads north through Miraj and Pune, traveling across central and northern India before terminating at Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Stoppages en route include:
- Karnataka / Maharashtra border stretch: Ghatprabha, Raybag, Kudachi, Miraj, Sangli, Karad, and Satara.
- Western & Central Maharashtra: Pune, Daund, Ahilyanagar (Ahmednagar), Kopargaon, Manmad, and Bhusaval.
- Madhya Pradesh & Bundelkhand: Khandwa, Itarsi, Jabalpur, Katni, Satna, Chitrakoot Dham Karwi, and Banda Jn.
- Northern Plains: Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi, Gwalior Jn., Agra Cantt, and Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Coach Composition
Train No. 07331 will run with a total of 20 non-AC coaches, catering heavily to budget and unreserved travelers: Coach TypeCount Sleeper Class (SL)9 coaches General Second Class (GS)9 coaches Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Van (with Divyangjan-friendly cabin)2 coaches Total20 coaches
Part of Wider Festival Operations
According to Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, SWR Hubballi, this service is part of a trio of one-way express specials rolled out on October 8. Alongside the Belagavi–Hazrat Nizamuddin service, SWR is also operating Train No. 06539 (Yesvantpur to Amritsar) and Train No. 06261 (Arsikere to Hazrat Nizamuddin) to manage peak passenger volumes across major Karnataka railheads.
Passengers can book reserved Sleeper Class berths through IRCTC counters and online portals, while General Class tickets are available via station UTS counters and the UTS mobile ticketing app.
