Friday, June 27, 2025

In a major development for India’s rail infrastructure, a new weekly express train service connecting Gwalior and Bengaluru has officially commenced operations. The service was inaugurated through video conferencing by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighting yet another step forward in strengthening long-distance connectivity across the country’s railway network.

India’s railway network takes another leap forward with the introduction of a weekly express train service linking Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh to Bengaluru in Karnataka. Designed to enhance long-distance travel convenience for students, working professionals, and families, the new route will operate once a week with the following schedule:

The train will operate with , ensuring ample seating capacity and a smoother journey experience across two major Indian regions.

During the online inauguration, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the extraordinary progress made in Madhya Pradesh’s railway infrastructure. The state has witnessed a , receiving , a steep rise from . This exponential growth in funding has paved the way for large-scale infrastructure development.

One of the state’s landmark achievements is the , making the network more energy-efficient and sustainable. Over the past eleven years, have been laid, a milestone that surpasses the total rail network of entire countries like Denmark.

Madhya Pradesh is in the midst of a historic infrastructure overhaul with a series of high-impact railway development projects currently underway. These include:

These initiatives form part of a broader strategy to decongest key routes, improve speed and efficiency, and cater to India’s rapidly growing passenger and freight demands.

To accommodate the surge of pilgrims expected during the upcoming in Ujjain, the Ministry has finalized a comprehensive master plan to redevelop Ujjain railway station. Construction work will be strategically timed to begin after the religious festival, ensuring that the ongoing festivities and spiritual travel remain uninterrupted.

A New Era for Rail Travel in India

The launch of the Gwalior–Bengaluru Express is more than the introduction of a new train route—it symbolizes a broader vision to modernize and expand India’s railway ecosystem. With record-high investments, cutting-edge station designs, fully electrified routes, and high-capacity trains, India is building a railway network that is resilient, passenger-centric, and geared for the future.

As Madhya Pradesh emerges as a rail infrastructure hub with nationwide significance, initiatives like this continue to strengthen intercity links, boost regional development, and improve the overall travel experience for millions across the country.

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