South Western Railway has announced the introduction of a new bi-weekly express train service between SMVT Bengaluru and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mumbai.

Train No. 16553 SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express will operate every Saturday and Tuesday with effect from May 19, 2026. The train will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 20:35 hrs and reach Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 20:40 hrs the following day.

In the return direction, Train No. 16554 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–SMVT Bengaluru Express will run every Sunday and Wednesday with effect from May 20, 2026. The train will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus at 23:15 hrs and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 22:30 hrs the next day.

The train will halt at major stations including Tumakuru, Davangere, SSS Hubballi Junction, Dharwad, Belagavi, Miraj Junction, Sangli, Karad, Satara, Lonand, Pune, Lonavala, Karjat, Kalyan and Thane.

According to the railway announcement, the train will consist of 17 coaches

Passengers are requested to visit the Indian Railways website (www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in), dial 139, or download the NTES app for detailed arrival and departure timings at the respective stations.

Source-SWR