Hutatma Express completes 25 years of service
The Hutatma Express, a key rail link between Solapur and Pune, has celebrated 25 years of service. The train remains a vital transport option for commuters and tourists, contributing significantly to the region's socio-economic development.
Why it matters
Reliable regional rail infrastructure is essential for connecting secondary cities and supporting local economies and daily commuters.
The Hutatma Express, one of the most popular inter-city trains connecting Solapur and Pune, completed 25 years of uninterrupted service on Tuesday (July 14, 2026), marking its silver jubilee and reaffirming its role as a vital transport link for commuters, students, business travellers and tourists.
The Solapur Division of Central Railway celebrated the milestone, noting that the train, introduced on July 15, 2001, has become synonymous with reliable connectivity, passenger convenience and regional development over the past quarter century.
Operating as Train No. 12158 (Solapur–Pune) and Train No. 12157 (Pune–Solapur), the Hutatma Express covers the 263-km route in about four hours. The train stops at important stations, including Kurduvadi and Daund, and currently operates with 16 coaches, comprising one AC Chair Car, one AC III-Tier Economy coach, two Sleeper Class coaches and ten Second Class Sitting coaches, catering to passengers from different sections of the society.
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