Recent RTI data has highlighted the growing importance of Belagavi as a major stop on the Vande Bharat Express (Train Nos. 20669/20670), operating between Hubballi and Pune. The figures, covering the period from September 16, 2024, to May 31, 2025, show significant boarding and deboarding activity at Belagavi station, reaffirming the city’s vital role in the semi-high-speed train’s route.
📈 Belagavi Numbers Stand Out
According to the data:
- 20,769 passengers boarded the 20669 Vande Bharat from Belagavi (Hubballi to Pune).
- 20,906 passengers deboarded from 20670 (Pune to Hubballi) at Belagavi.
- These figures far outstrip those of nearby stations like Dharwad, where just 5 passengers boarded and 3,288 deboarded on the 20670 service.
Overall Occupancy Remains High
The Vande Bharat Express continues to attract strong patronage:
- Train 20669 registered an overall occupancy of 79.91%
- Train 20670 recorded an impressive 89.53%
🚆 Calls for Better Connectivity Grow Louder
With Belagavi showing such high passenger engagement — nearly 41,000 passengers in total at this station alone
The Vande Bharat Express has not only enhanced regional travel convenience but has also placed Belagavi on the map as a key rail hub. The latest RTI numbers provide hard evidence for what residents have long voiced — Belagavi deserves expanded, faster, and smarter train connectivity.