To accommodate the heavy festive rush during Deepavali, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced special express train services operating between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru and Belagavi.
The service will run two round trips in each direction to facilitate hassle-free travel for festive commuters.
According to an official press release issued by Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer of SWR, Hubballi, the services will operate on select dates starting November 7, 2026.
Schedule & Timings
- Train No. 06551 (SMVT Bengaluru – Belagavi Express Special):
- Departure Dates: November 7, 2026, and November 9, 2026
- Departure Time: 19:00 hrs (7:00 PM) from SMVT Bengaluru
- Arrival Time: 08:25 hrs the following morning at Belagavi
- Train No. 06552 (Belagavi – SMVT Bengaluru Express Special):
- Departure Dates: November 8, 2026, and November 10, 2026
- Departure Time: 17:30 hrs (5:30 PM) from Belagavi
- Arrival Time: 05:00 hrs the following morning at SMVT Bengaluru
Route and Key Stoppages
The festival special train will provide connectivity across major commercial and regional hubs along the corridor. In both directions, the train will halt at:
- Chikbanavar
- Tumakuru
- Arsikere
- Birur
- Davangere
- Harihar
- SMM Haveri
- SSS Hubballi
- Dharwad
- Alnavar
- Londa
- Khanapur
Coach Composition
The train will run with a total of 20 coaches, catering to various passenger segments:
- AC 2-Tier
- AC 3-Tier
- Sleeper Class
- General Second Class
- Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Van (featuring a Divyangjan-friendly compartment)
- Generator-cum-Brake Van
Passengers planning to travel home for Deepavali celebrations are advised to check reservation schedules and secure their tickets via the IRCTC portal or railway booking counters.
