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Diwali Special Trains 2026 Extended by South Western Railway: Full List

South Western Railway has announced the extension of several festival special trains to accommodate the passenger surge during the upcoming 2026 Diwali and Dussehra season. These key services link crucial destinations like SMVT Bengaluru, Hubballi, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram North. Bookings are officially open, providing a seamless travel option for commuters during the festive period.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The service extensions include several crucial routes operating weekly. Below is the comprehensive table of the affected trains, their running days, and their extension periods:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency & DatesTrips
07313 Hubballi – Kollam SpecialHubballiKollamSundays (04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026)9
07314 Kollam – Hubballi SpecialKollamHubballiMondays (05.10.2026 to 30.11.2026)9
06523 SMVT Bengaluru - Thiruvananthapuram North SpecialSMVT BengaluruThiruvananthapuram NorthMondays (05.10.2026 to 30.11.2026)9
06524 Thiruvananthapuram North – SMVT Bengaluru SpecialThiruvananthapuram NorthSMVT BengaluruTuesdays (06.10.2026 to 01.12.2026)9
06547 SMVT Bengaluru - Thiruvananthapuram North SpecialSMVT BengaluruThiruvananthapuram NorthWednesdays (30.09.2026 to 25.11.2026)9
06548 Thiruvananthapuram North – SMVT Bengaluru SpecialThiruvananthapuram NorthSMVT BengaluruThursdays (01.10.2026 to 26.11.2026)9
06555 SMVT Bengaluru - Thiruvananthapuram North SpecialSMVT BengaluruThiruvananthapuram NorthFridays (02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026)9
06556 SMVT Bengaluru - Thiruvananthapuram North SpecialSMVT BengaluruThiruvananthapuram NorthSundays (04.10.2026 to 29.11.2026)9

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Stoppages and Timings: All the extended services will run with existing timings and halts. No changes have been made to the regular schedules.
  • Advance Booking Status: Booking for these special trains is open. Passengers are requested to reserve tickets early to secure their seats.
  • Platform Updates & Enquiry: Real-time status and platform information are available on the NTES app or the official Indian Railways portals.
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