Hubballi, September 8, 2025 (DailyMail24 Online): To accommodate the anticipated surge of passengers during the upcoming Dasara Festival, the South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a series of special train services. These additional trains are aimed at providing smoother travel options for devotees, tourists, and festival-goers heading to and from key destinations in Karnataka.
- SSS Hubballi – Yesvantpur One-way Express Special
Train No. 07379 will depart from SSS Hubballi at 12:00 p.m. on September 30, 2025, and reach Yesvantpur at 8:15 p.m. on the same day.
Stoppages: SMM Haveri, Harihar, Davangere, Arsikere, Tumakuru.
- Yesvantpur – Vijayapura – SMVT Bengaluru Express Special (One Trip)
Train No. 06277 Yesvantpur – Vijayapura Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 9:50 p.m. on September 30, 2025, and reach Vijayapura at 9:30 a.m. the next day.
In the return direction, Train No. 06278 Vijayapura – SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will depart Vijayapura at 5:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025, and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 6:40 a.m. the next day.
- Yesvantpur – Vijayapura – SMVT Bengaluru Express Special (One Trip)
Train No. 06279 Yesvantpur – Vijayapura Express Special will leave Yesvantpur at 7:40 p.m. on October 2, 2025, and reach Vijayapura at 7:45 a.m. the following day.
In the return journey, Train No. 06280 Vijayapura – SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will depart Vijayapura at 5:30 p.m. on October 3, 2025, and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 8:10 a.m. the next day.
Stoppages for Train Nos. 06277/06278 and 06279/06280
Both services will halt at: Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davangere, Harihar, Ranibennur, SMM Haveri, Badami, Bagalkot, and Almatti stations in both directions.
Coach Composition
All special trains will run with 21 coaches, consisting of:
1 First cum Second AC Coach
1 AC 3-tier
2 AC 2-tier
11 Sleeper Class Coaches
4 General Second Class Coaches
SLRD/D Coaches
Passenger Advisory
SWR has urged passengers to plan travel in advance, utilize the special services, and check real-time schedules through official railway enquiry systems and the NTES app.
