Railways to run Bengaluru-Karwar special train during the long weekend
South Western Railway is introducing a special train service between Bengaluru and Karwar to accommodate increased passenger demand during the upcoming long weekend in October. The service will operate with various coach classes and include multiple commercial stops along the route.
Why it matters
This service addresses the logistical challenges of holiday travel in India, where demand for rail transport frequently exceeds capacity.
The South Western Railway (SWR) will operate a special train between Bengaluru and Karwar (Madgaon) – Bengaluru to clear the extra rush of passengers during the long weekend of October first week.
According to a notification, Train No. 06597 Bengaluru Cantonment – Madgaon Express Special (train on demand) would depart Cantonment at 11.50 p.m. on Thursday (October 1) to reach Karwar at 4.50 p.m. and Madgaon at 6.10 p.m. on Friday (October 2). Train No. 06598 Madgaon – Bengaluru Cantonment Express Special would depart Madgaon at 8.40 a.m. and Karwar at 9.32 a.m. on Sunday (October 4), to reach Cantonment at 11.55 p.m. the same day.
The train would have one 2-tier AC, three 3-tier AC, 10 second class sleeper, seven general second class and two luggage-cum-brake van coaches.
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