To facilitate the movement of pilgrims and clear the anticipated extra rush of passengers during the Ashada Ekadashi Festival, South Western Railway has decided to operate Unreserved Express Special Trains between Dharwad and Pandharpur.

Train Nos. 07357.07358 Dharwad-Pandharpur-Dharwad Unreserved Express Special Trains will operate six trips from 23.07.2026 to 28.07.2026.

Train No 07357 Dharwad-Pandharpur Unreserved Express Special will depart from Dharwad at 06:00 hrs from 23.07.2026 to 28.07.2026 and will arrive at Pandharpur at 16:50 hrs on the same day In the return direction, Train No 07358 Pandharpur-Dharwad Unreserved Express Special will depart from Pandharpur at 18:40 hrs from 23.07.2026 to 28.07.2026 and will arrive at Dharwad at 04.30 hrs the following day.

En route, the special trains will halt at Alnavar, Londa, Khanapur, Desur, Belagavi, Pachhapur, Gokak Road, Ghatprabha, Chikodi Road, Raybag, Chinchli, Kudachi, Ugar Khurd, Shedbal, Vijayanagar, Miraj Junction, Arag, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Wasud and Sangola in both directions.

The special trains will comprise 10 coaches, including 08 General Second Class Coaches and 02 Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Vans with Divyangjan-friendly Compartments.

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source-SWR & RSB