To accommodate the significant influx of devotees traveling to Pandharpur for the Karthik Ekadashi festival, the South Western Railway (SWR) announced special unreserved train services. These special trains run between SSS Hubballi and Pandharpur. Consequently, they make several crucial stops in the Belagavi district and provide essential transport for pilgrims from North Karnataka and surrounding regions.
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Train Schedule and Capacity Details
SWR strategically scheduled two different special train numbers, totaling six trips between October 29 and November 3, 2025. Specifically, Train No. 07351/07352 offers a higher capacity.
| Train No. | Trips | Departure (SSS Hubballi) | Arrival (Pandharpur) | Return (Pandharpur) | Arrival (SSS Hubballi) | Composition Highlights |
| 07351/07352 | 2 trips | 5:10 AM on Oct 29 & Nov 1 | 4:00 PM (Same Day) | 6:00 PM (Same Day) | 4:00 AM (Next Day) | 22 coaches (Includes AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, 12 Sleeper, 5 General) |
| 07367/07368 | 4 trips | 5:10 AM on Oct 30, 31 & Nov 2, 3 | 4:00 PM (Same Day) | 6:00 PM (Same Day) | 4:00 AM (Next Day) | 12 coaches (Mainly Sleeper/General coaches for high pilgrim density) |
For the devotees’ convenience, all trips maintain a consistent departure time of 5:10 AM from Hubballi, ensuring pilgrims reach Pandharpur in the afternoon. Similarly, all return trips begin promptly at 6:00 PM. Furthermore, the first set of trains, 07351/07352, offers diverse seating classes, whereas the second set, 07367/07368, uses primarily general and sleeper coaches to maximize capacity.
Extended Route and Belagavi District Halts
These special services efficiently facilitate the movement of pilgrims from the entire region. Consequently, the railway included a comprehensive list of stations along the route.
The journey starts at SSS Hubballi. Then, trains stop at Dharwad, Alnavar, and Londa. Following this, the schedule covers major towns in the Belagavi region, including Khanapur, Desur, and the central Belagavi station itself.
Moving forward along the route, key halts include Pachhapur, Gokak Road, Ghatprabha, Chikodi Road, and Raybag. Afterward, trains make stops at Chinchli, Kudachi, Ugar Khurd, and Shedbal. Finally, before reaching Pandharpur, the trains stop at Vijayanagar, Miraj, Arag, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Wasud, and Sangola. Therefore, pilgrims across several districts have convenient access to the service.
SWR strongly urges all potential pilgrims to make full use of these special, timely services. Ultimately, SWR aims to ensure a comfortable and safe journey for everyone traveling for the auspicious Karthik Ekadashi festivities.
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