In a move to manage the increased passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special trains from Bengaluru to destinations in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh. These services are aimed at clearing the extra rush of travelers during the current period.
Train from Bengaluru to West Bengal
A special train will run from Bengaluru to Howrah, West Bengal. The train, numbered 06575, will depart from Bengaluru on specific dates. It will leave Bengaluru at 11:45 PM and reach Howrah at 5:30 AM on the third day. The train will have stops at key stations including Krishnarajapuram, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Guntakal, Adoni, Manthralayam Road, Raichur, Wadi, Gulbarga, Solapur, Daund, Pune, Panvel, Vasai Road, Vapi, Surat, Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, Maksi, Shujalpur, Sehore, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Gondia, Raipur, Bilaspur, Rourkela, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, and Santragachi before terminating at Howrah.
Booking and Schedule
Bookings for this special train have already opened. Passengers can reserve their seats through the official IRCTC website or at railway reservation counters. The train will operate on select days, and travelers are advised to check the exact schedule before planning their journey.
Train from Bengaluru to Chhattisgarh
Another special train will connect Bengaluru to Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. This train, numbered 06577, will depart from Bengaluru at 11:45 PM and arrive at Raipur at 5:30 AM on the third day. The route will cover similar stops as the Howrah-bound train until Raipur, after which it will continue to Bilaspur, Rourkela, Tatanagar, Kharagpur, and finally Howrah.
Purpose and Availability
These special trains have been introduced to cater to the high demand for travel between South India and the eastern regions. The railway authorities urge passengers to book tickets in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience. For the latest updates on train schedules and availability, passengers can visit the official Indian Railways website or contact the nearest railway station.
