Belagavi railway station has emerged as the second busiest in the Hubballi Division of South Western Railway, recording over 54.46 lakh passenger footfalls during 2025-26 (up to February 2026).
According to the latest station-wise footfall data released by the Hubballi Division, Belagavi handled 5,446,993 passengers, trailing only SSS Hubballi Junction, which recorded 1,24,63,253 footfalls.
The figures also highlight the importance of several stations across Belagavi district, reflecting strong passenger movement for both daily commuters and long-distance travellers.
Footfalls at Belagavi District Stations (2025-26 up to February 2026)
| Station | Footfalls |
|---|---|
| Belagavi | 5,446,993 |
| Ghatprabha | 1,672,011 |
| Kudachi | 1,439,125 |
| Raybag | 721,805 |
| Londa Junction | 516,086 |
| Ugar Khurd | 450,716 |
| Gokak Road | 373,533 |
| Khanapur | 273,165 |
| Pachhapur | 176,136 |
| Chikodi Road | 165,206 |
| Shedbal | 86,672 |
| Suladhal | 75,095 |
| Sulebhavi | 28,321 |
| Desur | 15,494 |
| Sambre | 9,800 |
Key Highlights
- Belagavi continues to be one of the most significant railway hubs in North Karnataka, accounting for more than 54 lakh passenger movements in the first eleven months of the financial year.
- Ghatprabha and Kudachi have both crossed the 14 lakh passenger mark, underlining their importance as major boarding points along the Pune–Bengaluru rail corridor.
- Raybag, Londa Junction, and Ugar Khurd also recorded substantial passenger traffic, each serving as key stations for regional connectivity.
- Stations such as Khanapur, Gokak Road, Pachhapur, and Chikodi Road continue to witness healthy passenger volumes, reflecting growing rail dependence in the district.
- Smaller stations including Shedbal, Suladhal, Sulebhavi, Desur, and Sambre cater primarily to local commuters but remain important links in the region’s rail network.
The data provides a snapshot of passenger movement across the Hubballi Division and reinforces Belagavi’s position as the district’s principal rail gateway, while also highlighting the steady patronage of surrounding stations that connect towns across northern Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra.
Dear sir i have need more then train in kudachi to belgaum station at morning and evening due to daily up and down person is More so please plan this track opening and running more train
Thanks
If we compare Belgaum and Hubli, the total annual passenger traffic is approximately 54 lakh and 124 lakh, respectively. However, this does not necessarily mean that Hubli is significantly busier than Belgaum.
A more meaningful comparison is the number of trains originating from or passing through each station. Since Belgaum has fewer train services than Hubli, the average number of passengers per train at Belgaum is likely to be higher than at Hubli. Therefore, passenger traffic alone should not be used as the sole indicator of a station’s relative busyness.
Goa, the nearest major tourist destination to Belgaum, is served by only one direct train, and it operates during the night. There should be direct trains to Pune, Goa, Solapur, etc.