To clear the extra rush of passengers during the weekend and Dasara festival, South Western Railway will operate Special Express Trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru-Belagavi, with one trip in each direction.

Train No. 06563 SMVT Bengaluru-Belagavi Express Special will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 19.00 hrs on 16.10.2026 and will arrive at Belagavi at 08.25 hrs on the next day.

In the return direction, Train No. 06564 Belagavi-SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will depart from Belagavi at 17.30 hrs on 17.10.2026 and will arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 05.00 hrs on the next day.

En route, the train will stop at Chikbanavar, Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davangere, Harihar, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, Dharwad, Alnavar, Londa and Khanapur stations in both directions.

The train will comprise 18 coaches, including 1 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class and 2 Second Class Luggage-cum-Brake Vans with Divyangjan friendly compartments.

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 & RSB