The South Western Railway has announced the cancellation of special train services between Belagavi and Manuguru stations, citing operational reasons. The cancellations will take effect on December 18 and 19, 2024, respectively.
Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer of South Western Railway, Hubballi, stated that Train No. 07335 (Belagavi to Manuguru) will be discontinued starting December 18, 2024, while Train No. 07336 (Manuguru to Belagavi) will cease operations from December 19, 2024, until further notice.
The decision has sparked concern among commuters, particularly as this service connects Belagavi and Hubballi to Hyderabad. Local residents and regular passengers have appealed to the railway board to reconsider the cancellation and at least retain the service up to Hyderabad.