In a welcome development for passengers traveling between North Karnataka and the royal city of Mysuru, the South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a revision in the coach composition of key daily express trains serving Belagavi, introducing First AC accommodation.
According to an official press release issued by SWR Chief Public Relations Officer Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi on Thursday, the Belagavi–Mysuru–Belagavi Daily Express (Train Nos. 17302 / 17301) will feature an augmented composite AC First Class cum AC 2-Tier coach, replacing one of its existing AC 2-Tier coaches.
This change brings premier First AC luxury travel to regular commuters, business travelers, and tourists commuting along the crucial Belagavi–Hubballi–Bengaluru–Mysuru corridor.
Effective Dates for Belagavi Passengers
- Train No. 17302 Belagavi – Mysuru Daily Express: The revised composition will take effect for departures originating from Belagavi starting December 28, 2026.
- Train No. 17301 Mysuru – Belagavi Daily Express: The return service from Mysuru will operate with the updated coaches beginning December 31, 2026.
A similar revision will also be implemented on the connected Train Nos. 17307/17308 Mysuru–Bagalkot–Mysuru Basava Daily Express, effective December 29, 2026 (ex-Mysuru) and December 30, 2026 (ex-Bagalkot).
Revised 21-Coach Rake Structure
Following the modification, the daily express serving Belagavi will run with a total of 21 coaches, catering to passengers across all fare categories:
- 1 AC First cum AC 2-Tier coach (HA1)
- 1 AC 2-Tier coach
- 4 AC 3-Tier coaches
- 9 Sleeper Class coaches
- 4 General Second Class coaches
- 1 Luggage cum Brake Van with Generator Car
- 1 Second Class Luggage cum Brake Van with Divyangjan-friendly compartment
The introduction of First AC berths fulfills a long-standing demand from the region, offering enhanced comfort and expanded travel options for overnight journeys from Belagavi.
