Parliament Question: Regular Intercity Train Services between Solapur and Kolhapur

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1944 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026 REGULAR INTERCITY TRAIN SERVICES BETWEEN SOLAPUR AND KOLHAPUR 1944. MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE: Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government is aware of the increasing demand for regular intercity train services between Solapur and Kolhapur, particularly following the establishment of a new Bench of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court at Kolhapur and if so, the details thereof; (b) whether any study or assessment has been conducted to examine passenger demand, feasibility and scheduling requirements for a Solapur– Kolhapur Intercity train and if so, the details thereof; (c) the details of the steps taken or proposed to introduce such a regular train service to provide safe, affordable and time-efficient connectivity for daily and short-duration commuters, including lawyers, court staff and other passengers; and (d) the details of the expected timeline for commencement of regular intercity rail services between Solapur and Kolhapur? ANSWER MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW) (a) to (d) At present, the daily train service of 22155/22156 Kalaburagi- SCSM(T) Kolhapur Express is catering to the needs of passengers of Solapur- SCSM(T) Kolhapur sector. Besides, introduction of new train services on any route/section, which is an on-going process, depends on various factors which include: • Capacity of that section • Availability of path • Availability of required rolling stock • Availability of matching infrastructure for rolling stock • Maintenance requirement of railway tracks and other asset ***** §