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Bengaluru-Charlapalli Special Trains Announced for Dussehra 2026

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season, the South Western Railway has announced the operation of special trains between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru (SMVB) and Charlapalli (SFC). These Dussehra Special Trains will run in October 2026, offering convenient travel options for commuters. Commuters are advised to book their tickets early via the IRCTC portal or railway reservation counters.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Here is the detailed schedule, running frequency, and operation period for the newly introduced special trains:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesImpact Status/New Route
07309 SMVT Bengaluru - Charlapalli Special Express SMVT Bengaluru Charlapalli Every Friday (Oct 2 - Oct 30, 2026) Special Festive Route via Jolarpettai and Dharmavaram 
07310 Charlapalli - SMVT Bengaluru Special Express Charlapalli SMVT Bengaluru Every Saturday (Oct 3 - Oct 31, 2026) Special Festive Route via Dharmavaram and Jolarpettai 

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

Passengers can check the key timings, halts, and coach composition details listed below:

  • Departure from SMVT Bengaluru: Train No. 07309 departs SMVT Bengaluru at 14:30 hrs every Friday and arrives at Charlapalli at 04:15 hrs the next day.
  • Departure from Charlapalli: Train No. 07310 departs Charlapalli at 18:50 hrs every Saturday and reaches SMVT Bengaluru at 09:30 hrs the following morning.
  • Major Enroute Halts: These special trains will halt at key stations including Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Chittor, Tirupati, Renigunta, Cuddapah, Yerraguntla, Gooty, Dhone, Kurnool City, and Mahbubnagar.
  • Coach Composition: The trains will operate with AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, and General Second-Class coaches to accommodate diverse passenger preferences.
  • Booking Details: Ticket bookings are open on the official IRCTC website and at physical reservation counters across India.

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