**Executive Summary**
This document is the answer to Starred Question No. 177 in the Lok Sabha, concerning the introduction of a Vande Bharat train from Hosapete-Bellary to Bangalore, daily trains between Chennai/Mumbai via Bellary-Hosapete, extension of Mumbai/Solapur-Gadag trains to Bellary, and their timelines, to be answered on February 11, 2026. The response, provided by the Minister of Railways, provides a statement on existing train services and factors considered for introducing new ones. No specific timelines are provided.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Existing Train Services:**
* The Hosapete-Ballari-Bengaluru sector is currently served by 7 pairs of train services.
* Hosapete and Ballari are connected to Chennai by 1 pair of train services each.
* Hosapete and Ballari are connected to Mumbai by 3 pairs of train services each.
* Ballari is connected to Solapur by 2 pairs of train services.
* **Extended Train Services:**
* The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (T) - Gadag Express and the Solapur - Gadag Express have been extended up to Hosapete, effective August 28/29, 2023.
* **Factors Affecting Introduction/Extension of Trains:**
* Capacity of the railway section
* Availability of path
* Availability of required rolling stock
* Availability of matching infrastructure
* Maintenance requirements of railway tracks and assets
**Impact Analysis**
**Shri E Tukaram (Questioning Member of Parliament)**
* **Impact:** Receives information regarding the existing train services in the specified regions and the factors determining the introduction of new trains, in response to his query.
* **Action Required:** Review the information provided to determine if further action or questioning is needed.
**Passengers in the Hosapete-Bellary-Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Solapur Regions**
* **Impact:** Informed about the existing train connectivity and recent extensions of services, but no immediate changes to train services are guaranteed. The document clarifies the factors involved in introducing new trains, indicating that there is no confirmation of the requested train introductions/extensions.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action required, but passengers may need to monitor future announcements regarding new train services in the specified regions.
**Indian Railways**
* **Impact:** Tasked with assessing the feasibility of new train introductions and extensions based on the listed factors (capacity, path availability, rolling stock, infrastructure, and maintenance).
* **Action Required:** Evaluate the feasibility of introducing a Vande Bharat train on the Hosapete-Bellary-Bangalore route, daily trains between Chennai/Mumbai via Bellary-Hosapete, and extending the Mumbai/Solapur-Gadag trains to Bellary, considering the specified factors.
Key Entities Referenced
Vande Bharat Train: Proposed introduction of Vande Bharat train from Hosapete-Bellary to Bangalore.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for addressing the questions related to train services and extensions.
Lok Sabha: The house of parliament where the starred question was raised.
Indian Railways: The organization responsible for the operation and extension of train services mentioned in the document.
Hosapete-Bellary-Bangalore: A railway route under consideration for the introduction of a Vande Bharat train service.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 177
TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026
VANDE BHARAT TRAIN FROM HOSAPETE–BELLARY TO BANGALORE
*177. SHRI E TUKARAM:
Will the Minister of RAILWAYS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is considering introduction of a Vande Bharat
train from Hosapete–Bellary to Bangalore and a daily train between
Chennai and Mumbai via Bellary– Hosapete and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government is considering to extend the Mumbai–Gadag and
Solapur–Gadag trains up to Bellary and if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the timeline fixed for the introduction of the above trains?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF RAILWAYS, INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND
ELECTRONICS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI ASHWINI VAISHNAW)
(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.
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§STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a) TO (c) OF STARRED
QUESTION NO.177 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2026 IN LOK SABHA
(a) to (c) Presently, Hosapete - Ballari - Bengaluru sector is served by 07
pairs of train services, as listed below:
SN Train No. and Name
1 16217/16218 Mysuru - Sainagar Shirdi Express
2 16531/16532 Ajmer - KSR Bengaluru Garib Nawaz Express
3 16533/16534 Jodhpur - KSR Bengaluru Express
4 12649/12650 Yesvantpur - Hazrat Nizamuddin Express
5 16545/16546 Yesvantpur - Sindhanur Express
6 16591/16592 Hubballi – Mysuru Express
7 56519/56520 KSR Bengaluru - Hosapete Passenger
Similarly, both Hosapete and Ballari are connected to Chennai by 01 pair of
train services each and to Mumbai by 03 pairs of train services each. These
are listed below:
Hosapete/Ballari - Chennai sector:
SN Train No. and Name
1 17313/17314 Hubballi - MGR Chennai Central Express
Hosapete - Mumbai sector:
SN Train No. and Name
1 16531/16532 Ajmer - KSR Bengaluru Garib Nawaz Express
2 16533/16534 Jodhpur - KSR Bengaluru Express
3 11139/11140 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (T) - Hosapete Express
Ballari - Mumbai sector:
SN Train No. and Name
1 16531/16532 Ajmer - KSR Bengaluru Garib Nawaz Express
2 16533/16534 Jodhpur - KSR Bengaluru Express
3 20667/20668 Yesvantpur - Jaipur Express
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Moreover, Indian Railways have extended 11139/11140 Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj (T) - Gadag Express and 11415/11416 (Old No.11305/11306) Solapur
- Gadag Express upto Hosapete w.e.f. 28/29.08.2023 which is facilitating the
passengers of Mumbai - Gadag - Hosapete and Solapur - Gadag - Hosapete
sectors. Further, Ballari is also connected to Solapur by 02 pairs of train
services and to Mumbai by 3 pairs of service as listed below.
Solapur - Ballari Sector:
SN Train No. and Name
1 20667/20668 Yesvantpur - Jaipur Express
2 22687/22688 Mysuru - Varanasi Express
Ballari - Mumbai sector:
SN Train No. and Name
1 16531/16532 Ajmer - KSR Bengaluru Garib Nawaz Express
2 16533/16534 Jodhpur - KSR Bengaluru Express
3 20667/20668 Yesvantpur - Jaipur Express
Besides, introduction of new trains including Vande Bharat train services
and extension of train services on any route/section 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 assets
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