To clear the heavy rush of pilgrims and facilitate smooth travel for Warkaris heading to Pandharpur for the grand Ashada Ekadashi festival, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced six trips of Unreserved Special Express trains between Dharwad and Pandharpur.
The special service—operating under Train Nos. 07357 and 07358—will run daily for six trips starting July 23, 2026, to July 28, 2026, offering crucial regional connectivity for pilgrims from Belagavi and surrounding areas.
Key Train Timings for Belagavi Commuters
For local commuters and pilgrims boarding at Belagavi Station, the special train provides convenient morning departure and midnight return schedules:
🚆 Train No. 07357: Dharwad ➔ Pandharpur Special Express
- Departs Dharwad: 06:00 hrs
- Arrives at Belagavi: 08:30 hrs
- Departs from Belagavi: 08:35 hrs (5-minute halt)
- Arrives at Pandharpur: 16:50 hrs (Same Day)
🚆 Train No. 07358: Pandharpur ➔ Dharwad Special Express (Return)
- Departs Pandharpur: 18:40 hrs
- Arrives at Belagavi: 01:20 hrs (Next Day)
- Departs from Belagavi: 01:25 hrs (5-minute halt)
- Arrives at Dharwad: 04:30 hrs (Next Day)
Route & Key Stoppages
The special express will halt at major stations along the route in both directions to accommodate regional passengers:
Stops Include: Alnavar, Londa, Khanapur, Desur, Belagavi, Pachhapur, Gokak Road, Ghatprabha, Chikodi Road, Raybag, Chinchli, Kudachi, Ugar Khurd, Shedbal, Vijayanagar, Miraj Junction, Arag, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Wasud, and Sangola.
Train Composition
To accommodate maximum passenger capacity, the train consists of 10 coaches: 08 General Second Class Coaches, 02 Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Vans (equipped with Divyangjan-friendly compartments)
According to Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer (SWR, Hubballi), these unreserved services are expected to alleviate the high seasonal demand during the festival rush.
