Launched on April 8, 1976, Siddheshwar Express was introduced as a dedicated overnight service between the two cities. Over the decades, it has evolved into a key rail link for thousands of daily commuters, business travellers and pilgrims, strengthening socio-economic ties between Solapur and the state capital

Railway officials immediately inspected the train stationed at Platform No 10. As the technical fault was found to be major, the entire train was evacuated. Subsequently, around 7 pm, the defective coach was detached from the train, and both the rake and the separated coach were moved to the yard for repairs