Rail passengers traveling to and from Belagavi are set to experience significant disruptions between late September and mid-October 2026. South Western Railway (SWR) has announced revised changes in train services to facilitate yard remodeling at Tolahunse in connection with the Tumakuru–Davangere New Broad Gauge Line project.
Key services connecting Belagavi—including the Vande Bharat Express and the Mysuru–Belagavi Express—will face partial cancellations, rescheduling, and heavy en-route regulations.
Key Impacts on Belagavi Trains
- Mysuru–Belagavi Express Short-Terminated at Birur (9 Days):
- Train No. 20676 Mysuru–Belagavi Express: Journey commencing on September 25, 26, 27, October 1, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13 will be partially cancelled between Birur and Belagavi, terminating at Birur instead of reaching Belagavi.
- Train No. 20675 Belagavi–Mysuru Express: On September 26, 27, 28, October 2, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, the train will not start from Belagavi; it will originate directly from Birur at its scheduled departure time.
- Belagavi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Rescheduled & Regulated:
- Train No. 26751 Belagavi–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Rescheduled to depart 60 minutes late from Belagavi on September 24, 28, October 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, and 10.
- In addition to the delayed departure, the train will face heavy en-route regulations:
- 120 minutes on Sept 24 and Oct 8
- 90 minutes on Oct 2, 3, 4, 9, and 10
- 60 minutes on Sept 28
- (Note: Press release sections IV.6 and V.5 detail cumulative/additional regulations on these dates).
- Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Regulated:
- Train No. 26752 KSR Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express: Regulated en route for 15 minutes on October 1, 5, 6, and 11.
- Vishwamanav Express Delays:
- Train No. 20675 Belagavi–Mysuru Vishwamanav Daily Superfast Express: Regulated en route for 75 minutes on September 25 and October 1.
Passengers planning to travel on these dates are advised to check real-time train status via the RailMadad app or the NTES portal before heading to stations.
