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SWR Festival Special Train Extensions & New Halts 2026

The South Western Railway has announced key updates including the extension of festive special trains and temporary halts to accommodate passengers during upcoming festivals and events. Key train services like the Visakhapatnam–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special have been extended to manage the extra rush for Dasara, Deepavali, and Chhath 2026. Additionally, temporary stoppages have been scheduled at Nagalavi Halt and Rani stations for passenger convenience.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The following table provides the comprehensive schedule and route details of the extended festival special trains and those with new or temporary halts.

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesImpact Status/New Route
08581 Visakhapatnam–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly SpecialVisakhapatnamSMVT BengaluruWeekly (Fridays) from 02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026Periodicity Extended (9 Trips)
08582 SMVT Bengaluru–Visakhapatnam Weekly SpecialSMVT BengaluruVisakhapatnamWeekly (Saturdays) from 03.10.2026 to 28.11.2026Periodicity Extended (9 Trips)
17332 SSS Hubballi–Miraj Daily ExpressSSS HubballiMirajDaily (22.09.2026 to 24.09.2026)Temporary Halt at Nagalavi Halt Station
20675 Belagavi–Mysuru Vishwamanav Daily SF ExpressBelagaviMysuruDaily (22.09.2026 to 24.09.2026)Temporary Halt at Nagalavi Halt Station

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Temporary Stoppages at Nagalavi Halt Station (22.09.2026 to 24.09.2026): These halts are arranged for passengers attending the Darga Shareef Urs feast.
    • Train No. 17332 SSS Hubballi–Miraj Daily Express: Arrives at Nagalavi Halt at 12:30 hrs and departs at 12:31 hrs.
    • Train No. 20675 Belagavi–Mysuru Vishwamanav Daily Superfast Express: Arrives at Nagalavi Halt at 08:47 hrs and departs at 08:48 hrs.
    • Train No. 20676 Mysuru–Belagavi Vishwamanav Daily Superfast Express: Arrives at Nagalavi Halt at 18:09 hrs and departs at 18:10 hrs.
    • Train No. 17331 Miraj–SSS Hubballi Daily Express: Arrives at Nagalavi Halt at 11:57 hrs and departs at 11:58 hrs.
  • Stoppage of Trains at Rani Station:
    • The experimental stoppage of Train Nos. 16533/16534 Jodhpur–KSR Bengaluru–Jodhpur Weekly Express at Rani station will continue until further advice.
  • Extension of Periodicity of Special Trains:
    • Train No. 08581 Visakhapatnam–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special: Extended to operate from 02.10.2026 to 27.11.2026 (departing Visakhapatnam every Friday).
    • Train No. 08582 SMVT Bengaluru–Visakhapatnam Weekly Special: Extended to operate from 03.10.2026 to 28.11.2026 (departing SMVT Bengaluru every Saturday).
    • These specials will operate 9 trips in each direction to clear the festive rush of Dasara, Deepavali, and Chhath.
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