Kalaburagi, Nov. 28 -- In a major boost to sericulture farmers, the Solapur Division of Central Railway has launched direct Silk Cocoon transportation from Pandharpur and Kalaburagi to Ramanagaram in Karnataka, Asia's largest silk cocoon market.

According to a press release issued by Central Railway, the initiative aligns with the government's vision to provide farmers with economical, direct market access. The service commenced on November 27, 2025, marking a significant logistics breakthrough for the region.

The release states that though Solapur Division was already connected to Ramanagaram through Train No. 16536 Pandharpur-Mysuru Gol Gumbaz Express and Train No. 17308 Bagalkot-Mysuru Basava Express, "Silk Cocoons could not be booke...