Special trains from Mysuru to Kannur in Kerala via Bengaluru for Onam festival
South Western Railway has announced special express trains between Mysuru, Bengaluru, and Kannur to accommodate passenger demand during the Onam festival. The service includes multiple trips in late August with various stops across the region.
Why it matters
Infrastructure updates and seasonal transport planning are critical for managing high-volume travel during major cultural festivals in India.
In order to facilitate passenger travel during the forthcoming Onam festival, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the operation of special express trains from Mysuru and Bengaluru Cantonment to Kannur in Kerala. The SWR will operate two trips in each direction.
Train No. 06227 Mysuru–Kannur Special Express will depart Mysuru at 10:30 PM on Tuesday (25.08.2026) and reach Kannur at 2 PM the following day.
In the return direction, Train No. 06228 Kannur–Bengaluru Cantt Special Express will depart Kannur at 6:25 PM on Wednesday (26.08.2026), and reach Bengaluru Cantt at 8:35 AM the following day.
Train No. 06229 Mysuru-Kannur Special Express will depart from Mysuru at 23:55 hrs on Saturday (29.08.2026) and arrive at Kannur at 17:50 hrs on the following day.
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