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Hans India
2 hours ago
- Hans India
Special trains between Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram for festive season
Bengaluru: The South Western Railway announced special express trains between Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North to manage the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming festive season. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, Train Nos 06523/06524 SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Express Special will operate six trips in each direction. Train No 06523 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7.25 pm every Monday from August 11 to September 15 and reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 1.15 pm the following day (Tuesday). In the return direction, Train No 06524 will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 3.15 pm every Tuesday from August 12 to September 16 and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 8.30 am the next day (Wednesday). Additionally, train Nos 06547/06548 SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Express Special will operate three trips in each direction. Train No 06547 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7.25 pmon August 13, August 27, and September 3 (Wednesdays), arriving at Thiruvananthapuram North at 1.15 pm the next day (Thursday). The return service, train No 06548, will depart from Thiruvananthapuram North at 3.15 pm on August 8, August 28, and September 4 (Thursdays), and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 8.30 am the following day (Friday). The trains will halt at the following stations in both directions: Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Tiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Kollam, and Varkala Sivagiri. Each train will consist of 20 LHB coaches, including two AC 2-Tier coaches, 16 AC 3-Tier coaches, and two luggage-cum-brake vans with generator cars, SWR added.
The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
IRCTC offers Kashi package, south India tour on Bharat Gaurav train, Karnataka offers subsidy
IRCTC has, in association with the State Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment (HR&CE), announced two special pilgrimage tours under the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train Scheme exclusively for residents of Karnataka. Kashi Darshana The first tour, Kashi Darshana, is a nine-day journey from August 31 to September 8, covering religious destinations, including Varanasi (Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tulsi Mandir and Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir), Ayodhya (Ram Mandir and Hanuman Garhi), Gaya and Bodh Gaya (Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple), and Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam and Hanuman Temple). The total package cost per person is ₹22,500 with a special subsidy of ₹7,500 provided by the State Government for passengers domiciled in Karnataka, reducing the effective cost to ₹15,000. Boarding points for this tour include SMVT Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Birur, Davanagere, Haveri, Hubballi and Belagavi. Dakshina Yatra The second tour, Dakshina Yatra, is a six-day journey from September 11 covering prominent temples in south India, including Kanyakumari (Bhagavathi Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial), Thiruvananthapuram (Padmanabhaswamy Temple), Rameswaram (Ramanathaswamy Temple), and Madurai (Meenakshi Temple). The package cost is ₹15,000 per person, with a special subsidy of ₹5,000 from the State Government for passengers domiciled in Karnataka, reducing the price to ₹10,000. Boarding points for this tour include Belagavi, Hubballi, Haveri, Davanagere, Birur, Tumakuru and SMVT Bengaluru. Train composition Both tours will be operated using the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train in AC III Tier Class, offering comfortable travel with the following inclusions: Accommodation in non-air-conditioned rooms on a twin/triple sharing basis Wash and change facilities in non-AC rooms All vegetarian meals Non-AC bus transfers and sightseeing Tour escort for each coach Travel insurance IRCTC tour manager Onboard security For reservations and detailed information, passengers can contact IRCTC offices in Bengaluru (9003140710, 8595931290, 8595931291, 8595931292), Mysuru (8595931294) and Hubballi (8595931293). Alternatively, passengers can visit the IRCTC website.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
SWR to run express special train between SMVT Bengaluru and Belagavi
Hubballi: To clear the extra rush of passengers, South Western Railway will run an express special train between SMVT Bengaluru and Belagavi for four trips in each direction. Train No. 06551 SMVT Bengaluru–Belagavi Express Special will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7pm on Aug 7, 9, 14, and 16 and reach Belagavi at 8.25am the next day. Train No. 06552 Belagavi–SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will depart from Belagavi at 5.30pm on Aug 8, 10, 15, and 17 and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 5am the next day. En route, it will stop at the following stations in both directions: Chikbanavar, Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davanagere, Harihar, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, Dharwad, Alnavar, Londa, and Khanapur. It will have 20 coaches comprising two AC 2-tier coaches, three AC 3-tier coaches, 10 sleeper class coaches, three second class coaches, and two luggage-cum-brakevan with a disabled-friendly compartment. Special train between SSS Hubballi-SMVT B'luru and SMVT B'luru-Vijayapura South Western Railway will run special trains between SSS Hubballi and SMVT Bengaluru, and SMVT Bengaluru and Vijayapura, to clear the extra rush of passengers in view of Independence Day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Jombang Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Train No. 07375 SSS Hubballi-SMVT Bengaluru One Way Express Special will leave SSS Hubballi at 11am on Aug 14 and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 7.45pm on the same day. En route, the train will have stoppages at SMM Haveri, Harihar, Davangere, Arsikere, and Tumakuru. Train No. 06589 SMVT Bengaluru-Vijayapura Express Special will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 9pm on Aug 14 and reach Vijayapura at 10.45am the next day. Train No. 06590 Vijayapura-SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will leave Vijayapura at 5.30pm on Aug 17 and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 8.10am the next day. En route, the train will have stoppages at Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davangere, Harihar, Ranibennur, SMM Haveri, Badami, Bagalkot, and Almatti in both directions.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Indian Express
Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train: Check travel time, ticket price, time table, stoppages
Amrit Bharat Trains, Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express: Indian Railways (IR) has introduced second Amrit Bharat Express train for West Bengal. This new train will run between Malda Town and Lucknow. The state's first Amrit Bharat train runs between Malda Town and SMVT Bengaluru. The Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 18 (Friday). The Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomati Nagar) Amrit Bharat Express will cover a distance of 941 km in 20:15 hrs. This will be the fastest train on route followed by Malda Town-New Delhi Express and Farakka Express. The Malda Town-Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 13435. On the other hand, the Lucknow-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express will run as train number 13436. During its journey between Malda Town and Lucknow (Gomati Nagar), the Amrit Bharat train will stop at 23 stations enroute. These are – New Farakka, Barharwa, Sahibganj, Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur, Sultanganj, Jamalpur, Abhaipur, Kiul, Sheikpura, Waris Aleganj, Nawadah, Tilaya, Gaya, Dehri On Sone, Sasaram, Bhabua Road, DD Upadhyaya, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Shahganj, Ayodhya Dham and Ayodhya Cantt. The Malda Town to Lucknow Amrit Bharat Express train will run on Thursday only. Meanwhile the Lucknow-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express train will run on Friday only. The train can run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph. The Malda Town to Gomati Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train will have Sleeper Class and General Class coaches. To travel in Sleeper Class coaches between Malda Town and Gomati Nagar, the ticket price is Rs 540. The Malda Town to Gomati Nagar Amrit Bharat Express train will begin its journey at 19:25 hrs from Malda Town and will reach Gomati Nagar at 15:40 hrs. On its return journey, the Gomati Nagar-Malda Town Amrit Bharat Express train will depart at 18:40 hrs to reach Malda Town at 16:40 hrs.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patna-New Delhi Amrit Bharat train to start regular service from July 31: Northern Railway, ETInfra
Advt Advt The new non-AC Amrit Bharat Express between Patna and New Delhi to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will offer regular service for travellers from July 31, the Northern Railway IRCTC website, which has added the train for booking reservation from July 31, shows ₹560 fare for the Sleeper Class between Rajendra Nagar and New Delhi while majority of the existing trains charge ₹520 for the same officials said that since Amrit Bharat trains offer a whole lot of amenities along with jerk-free journey, hence, the fare is slightly higher."Train No. 22361 Rajendra Nagar Terminal–New Delhi Daily Amrit Bharat Express will commence its regular service from Rajendra Nagar Terminal on 31.07.2025. It will depart from Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 19.45 hrs daily and arrive at New Delhi at 13.10 hrs, the next day," Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway (NR) said on said in return, this train, numbered as 22362 New Delhi–Rajendra Nagar Terminal, will start its regular service from New Delhi at 7.10 pm on August 1 and arrive at Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11.45 am the next day."The train will operate daily from both stations in Up and Down directions from its scheduled timings," officials commencing its journey from Rajendra Nagar, this train has eight scheduled stoppages at stations such as Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Dubedarganj, Govindpuri and Ghaziabad before it terminates at New Delhi."The train's stoppages will remain the same during the return journey," officials said that the train will have eight Sleeper Class coaches, eleven General coaches, two luggage-cum-brake vans and one to the Northern Railway, one special Amrit Bharat Express will make an inaugural run from Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11.45 am on Friday to arrive in Delhi at 4 pm the next day, halting at its scheduled stoppages."Another special inaugural run has also been planned from New Delhi on July 19, 2025 at 6 pm for Rajendra Nagar. The train will arrive at its terminating station at 11.45 pm the next day," Upadhyay officials said that this is the first Amrit Bharat train on Patna–New Delhi route and fourth in the country. Prior to this, Darbhanga–Anand Vihar Terminal, Malda Town–SMVT Bengaluru and Mumbai LTT–Saharsa Amrit Bharat trains were flagged off by Prime Minister Modi on different July 18, the prime minister will also flag off Amrit Bharat trains on three other routes — Bapudham Motihari to Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal), Darbhanga to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) and Malda Town to Lucknow (Gomti Nagar) via Bhagalpur.
