Diwali Special Train Announcement
During the Diwali festival, the demand for train travel in India significantly increases, prompting the South Western Railways (SWR) to introduce a special train service between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi. This initiative aims to manage the surge of passengers, making travel more accessible during the festive season. The Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Express special train is scheduled to depart from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) in Bengaluru at 9:15 PM on October 30 and November 9, arriving at Kalaburagi at 7:40 AM the following day, with stops at various stations along the route.
Return Journey Schedule
The return journey for the Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Express special train is set to leave Kalaburagi at 9:35 AM on October 31 and November 3, reaching the SMVT Bengaluru by 8 PM on the same day. This arrangement is designed to facilitate smooth travel for passengers returning home after the Diwali celebrations, providing an efficient option to manage the increased passenger load during this festive period.
Additional Festive Train Services
In addition to the SWR’s special train services, Northern Railway has announced the operation of 2,950 festive special trains in light of the Diwali and Chhath festivals, marking a significant increase of approximately 172 percent compared to the previous year. The majority of these trains will cater to passengers traveling to and from eastern states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. Popular destinations for these special trains include cities like Barauni, Samastipur, Saharsa, and others, highlighting the high demand for train services during the festive season.
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| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Special Train | Bengaluru-Kalaburagi Express |
| Departure Station | Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru |
| Departure Time | 9:15 PM on October 30 and November 9 |
| Arrival Station | Kalaburagi |
| Arrival Time | 7:40 AM the next day |
| Return Train | Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Express |
| Return Departure Time | 9:35 AM on October 31 and November 3 |
| Return Arrival Time | 8:00 PM on the same day |
| Special Trains Announced by Northern Railway | 2,950 festive special trains |
| Increase Compared to Last Year | 172 percent |
| Predominant Origin States | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam |
| Popular Cities for Special Trains | Barauni, Samastipur, Saharsa, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Jaynagar, Darbhanga, Jogbani, Patna, Kolkata, Guwahati, Howrah, Muzaffarpur, Katihar, Tatanagar, Lucknow |