Passengers traveling toward Belagavi from southern Karnataka will face minor schedule disruptions over a 12-day period starting late October, following an official announcement by the South Western Railway (SWR).
In a press release issued Monday by SWR Chief Public Relations Officer Dr. Manjunath Kanamadi, railway authorities confirmed that a scheduled Line Block and Power Block will be implemented at the Tumakuru (TK) station yard to facilitate ongoing station redevelopment works.
Consequently, several regional and long-distance trains passing through the corridor will be temporarily cancelled, rescheduled, or regulated en route.
Direct Impact on Belagavi Commuters
The primary service affecting Belagavi city and district passengers is the daily express connecting the cultural capital of Mysuru with northern Karnataka:
- Train No. 20676 – Mysuru – Belagavi Express (Vishwamanava Express): The train will be regulated (held up) en route for 15 minutes across 12 days: October 23 to 25, October 28 to November 1, and November 4 to 7, 2026.
- Commuters boarding at intermediate halts and awaiting arrival at Belagavi railway station—as well as nearby district stops like Khanapur and Londa Junction—can expect a slight delay in the train’s evening arrival.
Additionally, passengers from the Belagavi border region utilizing Londa Junction or Castle Rock to travel toward Bengaluru will see minor delays on the Goa–Bengaluru route:
- Train No. 17310 – Vasco da Gama – Yesvantpur Express: Regulated en route for 15 minutes on October 22 to 24, October 27 to 31, and November 3 to 6, 2026.
Complete Schedule of Affected SWR Services
Alongside the Belagavi and Vasco routes, SWR has announced temporary operational changes for several other key trains running through the Tumakuru section:
| Impact Category | Train No. & Name | Operational Change | Affected Dates (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation En Route | 20676 Mysuru – Belagavi Express | Regulated for 15 mins en route | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Regulation En Route | 17310 Vasco da Gama – Yesvantpur Express | Regulated for 15 mins en route | Oct 22–24, Oct 27–31, Nov 3–6 |
| Regulation En Route | 20652 Talguppa – KSR Bengaluru Express | Regulated for 40 mins en route | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Regulation En Route | 66567 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru MEMU | Regulated for 30 mins en route | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Regulation En Route | 19667 Udaipur City – Mysuru Express | Regulated for 30 mins en route | Oct 26 and Nov 2 |
| Rescheduled | 12725 KSR Bengaluru – Dharwad Express | Delayed by 30 mins from KSR Bengaluru | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Rescheduled | 20689 Yesvantpur – Shivamogga Town Express | Delayed by 75 mins from Yesvantpur | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Cancelled | 66572 Tumakuru – KSR Bengaluru MEMU | Fully Cancelled | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
| Cancelled | 66571 KSR Bengaluru – Tumakuru MEMU | Fully Cancelled | Oct 23–25, Oct 28–Nov 1, Nov 4–7 |
Travelers connecting to Belagavi via Hubballi or Dharwad should also take note of the 30-minute departure delay on the KSR Bengaluru – Dharwad Express (Train No. 12725) on the specified dates.
South Western Railway officials have requested passengers to note these temporary changes and plan their journeys accordingly as infrastructure upgrades at Tumakuru station progress.
