Special trains to run from B'luru to Vijayapura & Belagav

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: In a move to cater to passenger demands during Deepavali, the South Western Railways (SWR) has introduced two special trains from Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru to Vijayapura and Belagavi.

The single-trip train from SMVT to Vijayapura which will commence at 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 will reach Vijayapura at 10.55 a.m., the following day.

The train will halt at places like Chikjajur, Chitradurga, Rayadurga, Ballari Cantonment, Hosapete, Gadag, and Almati. The return trip will commence from Vijayapura at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 14 and will reach Bengaluru at 9.30 am, the following day.

The one-trip train from SMVT to Belagavi will depart SMVT at 8.00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 and will reach Belagavi at 8.00 a.m., the following day.

The train will have stops at Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davanagere, Harihar, Gaveri, SSS Hubballi, Dharwad and Londa. The return trip will commence from Belagavi at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14 and will reach SMVT at 6.00 a.m. the following day.

The trains which will comprise both AC 2 and 3 tier coaches, will also have disabled-friendly compartments.