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Bengaluru-Malda Town Special Trains Extended for Festive Season 2026

In a major update for festival travellers, South Western Railway has announced the extension of the SMVT Bengaluru – Malda Town Express Specials to manage the passenger rush during the festive season. The services of Train No. 06565/06566 have been extended from September to November 2026, featuring revised timings and coaches.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Here is the detailed schedule, operational days, and frequency of the extended festival special trains:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesImpact Status/New Route
06565 SMVT Bengaluru – Malda Town Express SpecialSMVT BengaluruMalda TownSundays from 20th September to 22nd November, 2026Extended for 10 Services via Jolarpettai and Katpadi
06566 Malda Town – SMVT Bengaluru Express SpecialMalda TownSMVT BengaluruWednesdays from 23rd September to 25th November, 2026Extended for 10 Services via Katpadi and Jolarpettai

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

The revised timings and stoppages for these special trains have been detailed below for reference:

  • Key Halt Timings: While the timings between SMVT Bengaluru and Andul remain unchanged, the revised timings for other key stations are:
    • Dankuni: Train No. 06565 departs at 09:55 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 21:20 hrs.
    • Bardhaman: Train No. 06565 departs at 11:24 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 20:23 hrs.
    • Bolpur Shantiniketan: Train No. 06565 departs at 12:26 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 18:42 hrs.
    • Rampur Hat: Train No. 06565 departs at 13:12 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 18:00 hrs.
    • New Farakka: Train No. 06565 departs at 15:27 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 16:34 hrs.
    • Malda Town: Train No. 06565 reaches at 16:35 hrs; Train No. 06566 departs at 16:00 hrs.
  • Revised Coach Composition: The service will operate with 24 coaches comprising:
    • 1 AC Two Tier Coach
    • 3 AC Three Tier Coaches
    • 10 Sleeper Class Coaches
    • 8 General Second Class Coaches
    • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans
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