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Bengaluru to Kerala & Chennai Special Trains 2026 Announced

To clear the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming holiday weekend, South Western Railway has announced new express special trains connecting Bengaluru to popular destinations across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These special services will operate between SMVT Bengaluru / Bengaluru Cantonment and Thiruvananthapuram North, Kannur, and Dr MGR Chennai Central starting from October 1, 2026. Tickets for these highly anticipated services are expected to sell out quickly, with bookings opening on September 1, 2026, at 08:00 hrs.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

The following table provides comprehensive details on the newly announced special express trains, including their timings, operational dates, and coach configurations:

Train No. & NameOriginDestinationDates / FrequencyCoach Composition
06585 SMVT Bengaluru – Thiruvananthapuram North Express SpecialSMVT BengaluruThiruvananthapuram North01st October, 2026 (Thursday)1 AC 2-Tier, 4 AC 3-Tier, 7 Sleeper, 4 General, 2 SLR
06586 Thiruvananthapuram North – Bengaluru Cantonment Express SpecialThiruvananthapuram NorthBengaluru Cantonment03rd October, 2026 (Saturday)1 AC 2-Tier, 4 AC 3-Tier, 7 Sleeper, 4 General, 2 SLR
06595 SMVT Bengaluru – Kannur Express SpecialSMVT BengaluruKannur01st October, 2026 (Thursday)1 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 10 Sleeper, 3 General, 2 SLR
06596 Kannur – Bengaluru Cantt. Express SpecialKannurBengaluru Cantt.02nd October, 2026 (Friday)1 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 10 Sleeper, 3 General, 2 SLR
06587 Bengaluru Cantt. – Dr MGR Chennai Central Express SpecialBengaluru CantonmentDr MGR Chennai Central01st & 04th October, 2026 (Thursday & Sunday)4 AC 3-Tier, 6 Sleeper, 8 General, 2 SLR
06588 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Bengaluru Cantt. Express SpecialDr MGR Chennai CentralBengaluru Cantonment01st & 04th October, 2026 (Thursday & Sunday)4 AC 3-Tier, 6 Sleeper, 8 General, 2 SLR

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Train No. 06585/06586 (SMVT Bengaluru – Thiruvananthapuram North): Departs SMVT Bengaluru at 16:50 hrs on Thursday and arrives in Thiruvananthapuram North at 10:00 hrs the next day. The return journey (06586) departs Thiruvananthapuram North at 12:40 hrs on Saturday and reaches Bengaluru Cantonment at 06:00 hrs on Sunday. Major halts include Whitefield (17:15 hrs), Salem (21:25 hrs), Erode (22:30 hrs), Palakkad (02:12 hrs), Ernakulam Town (05:00 hrs), Kottayam (06:32 hrs), and Kollam (08:30 hrs).
  • Train No. 06595/06596 (SMVT Bengaluru – Kannur): Departs SMVT Bengaluru at 21:45 hrs on Thursday and reaches Kannur at 12:50 hrs on Friday. The return train (06596) leaves Kannur at 16:10 hrs on Friday and reaches Bengaluru Cantonment at 06:00 hrs on Saturday. Major halts include Bangarapet (23:03 hrs), Salem (02:10 hrs), Palakkad (07:27 hrs), Shoranur (08:45 hrs), Kozhikode (10:17 hrs), and Thalassery (11:21 hrs).
  • Train No. 06587/06588 (Bengaluru Cantt. – Dr MGR Chennai Central): Departs Bengaluru Cantonment at 07:30 hrs on Thursday & Sunday, reaching Chennai at 15:00 hrs. The return leg departs Dr MGR Chennai Central at 16:10 hrs and reaches Bengaluru Cantonment at 23:30 hrs. Key stoppages include Krishnarajapuram (07:43 hrs), Bangarapet (08:23 hrs), Jolarpettai (11:10 hrs), Katpadi (12:15 hrs), Arakkonam (13:10 hrs), and Perambur (14:00 hrs, outbound only).
  • Booking Timings: Reservations for Train Nos. 06587/06588 are currently open. Advance reservations for Train Nos. 06595/06596 and 06585/06586 will commence at 08:00 hrs on 01.09.2026.
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