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Weekend Travel Boost: New Special Trains Connect Kalaburagi and Bengaluru

Great news for weekend travelers! The Central Railway has launched special weekend trains between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru Cantonment. These trains will run every Saturday and Sunday from late November through December. You can book your tickets through IRCTC or at station counters. The service includes 22 coaches with stops at multiple key stations along the route.

Key Points: Kalaburagi Bengaluru Weekend Special Trains Announced by Railways

  • Special trains operate every weekend from November 23 to December 28
  • Each service includes 20 sleeper coaches and 2 luggage coaches
  • Trains stop at 11 key stations including Yelahanka and Raichur
  • Bookings available through IRCTC website and station counters
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Railways to run weekend special trains between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru Cantonment

Central Railway launches weekend special trains between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru Cantonment with 22 coaches, running from November to December. Book tickets via IRCTC.

"Reservations for these special trains, subject to special charges, are available at all computerised reservation centres - Railway Release"

Kalaburagi, November 24

The Central Railway's Solapur Division announced on Sunday the operation of special weekend trains between Kalaburagi and Bengaluru Cantonment, aimed at providing passengers with convenient travel options, as per the release.

According to the release, Train No. 06208, the Kalaburagi - Bengaluru Cantonment Special, will depart from Kalaburagi at 09:35 hrs every Sunday from November 23 to December 28, reaching Bengaluru Cantonment at 20:30 hrs on the same day.

In the reverse direction, Train No. 06207, the Bengaluru Cantonment - Kalaburagi Special, will leave Bengaluru Cantonment at 19:20 hrs every Saturday from November 22 to December 27, arriving at Kalaburagi at 07:30 hrs the following day. Each service will run six trips during the period.

The trains will stop at key stations, including Yelahanka, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Anantapur, Guntakal, Adoni, Manthralayam Road, Raichur, Krishna, Yadgir, and Shahabad. Both trains will comprise 20 Sleeper Class coaches and 2 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan coaches, making a total of 22 coaches.

Reservations for these special trains, subject to special charges, are available at all computerised reservation centres and through the official Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website at www.irctc.co.in. Passengers opting for unreserved coaches can book tickets at station counters or via the UTS app.

The release stated that authorities have urged travellers to carry valid tickets to avoid inconvenience.

Meanwhile, Indian Railways' freight performance continues to strengthen India's economic backbone, with cumulative loading this year crossing the 1-billion-tonne mark - reaching 1020 Million Tonnes (MT) as of 19 November, according to the Ministry of Railways.

This milestone reflects broad-based support from key sectors, with coal remaining the largest contributor at 505 MT, followed by iron ore (115 MT), cement (92 MT), container traffic (59 MT), pig iron & finished steel (47 MT), fertilisers (42 MT), mineral oil (32 MT), foodgrains (30 MT), raw materials for steel plants (approx. 20 MT), and balance-other-goods (74 MT). Daily loading continues to hold strong at around 4.4 MT, higher than 4.2 MT last year, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and sustained demand.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative but why only until December 28? Many people travel during Sankranti season in January too. Railways should extend this service considering the demand.
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Arjun K
As someone who frequently travels this route for business, the sleeper coaches are much needed. The current trains are always overcrowded. Good decision by railways! 👍
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Sarah B
The inclusion of Divyangjan coaches shows thoughtful planning. Appreciate that railways is considering accessibility needs. More such inclusive initiatives please!
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Vikram M
Special charges? Why not regular fares? This feels like profiteering from weekend travelers. Railways should focus on affordable travel for common people.
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Kavya N
Perfect for visiting family in Kalaburagi! The Saturday departure from Bengaluru gives us enough time to reach for Sunday family lunch. Booking my tickets today! 😊
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Michael C
Impressive to see Indian Railways handling both passenger convenience and massive freight operations. The 1-billion-tonne freight milestone shows strong economic activity.

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