Mon Dec 30 04:25:25 UTC 2024: ## Vande Bharat Express to Add Ghataprabha Stop in Karnataka

**Belagavi, Karnataka –** The Pune-Hubballi Vande Bharat Express will add a stop at Ghataprabha railway station in Belagavi district starting January 3rd, Rajya Sabha member Iranna Kadadi announced on December 29th. The stop will be on a trial basis until June 30th, after which the Indian Railways will decide whether to make it permanent.

The 558 km journey currently has seven stops, connecting major cities including Pune, Kolhapur, Sangli, and Dharwad. The Vande Bharat Express (train numbers 20669 and 20670) will have a brief two-minute stop at Ghataprabha. Train 20669 (Hubballi-Pune) will arrive at 7:23 am and depart at 7:25 am, while Train 20670 (Pune-Hubballi) will arrive at 7:38 pm and depart at 7:40 pm. The success of the trial period will determine whether the Ghataprabha stop becomes a regular feature.

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