Bengaluru News: The Vande Bharat Express, the country's premier semi-high-speed train, has been introduced to directly connect Yadgiri with the state capital Bengaluru. On Saturday night, V. Somanna, the Minister of State for Railways, officially inaugurated the SMVT Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express (train number 22232), which will now make an additional stop at Yadgiri.

According to Deccan Herald report, this new service will now make an additional stop at Yadgir, providing enhanced connectivity between the two cities and significantly improving the travel options for the residents of the region.

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Bengaluru-Yadgir Vande Bharat: Train Schedule

According to the train's schedule, it will depart from Yadgir at 5:55 am, heading towards Bengaluru, while the evening return journey from Bengaluru is set at 9:44 pm, travelling back towards Kalaburagi.

Karnataka: Yadgir Station Investment

Minister Somanna stated that the state government is making substantial investments in the railway infrastructure, with a total of Rs 2,900 crore allocated for the upgrade of 59 railway stations across Karnataka. Yadgir's station is set to receive an investment of Rs 7.5 crore for its own upgrade, while Kalaburagi's station is slated to undergo improvements worth Rs12.5 crore.

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The introduction of the new Vande Bharat Express service follows the recent launch of the Bengaluru to Ernakulam Vande Bharat Express, which sparked a lively discussion among Keralites living in the tech hub. While the new service was praised for its speed, comfort and reduced travel time, some critics argued that the train's schedule and frequency may not be convenient for many potential passengers.