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Diwali Special Trains 2026: Mumbai to Bengaluru Services Announced

To cater to the extra rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season, South Western Railway in coordination with Central Railway has announced the operation of festival special trains between Mumbai and Bengaluru for late 2026. The special train, 01107/01108 LTT - SMVT Bengaluru Special, will run weekly to ensure smooth travel for passengers planning their journeys for Diwali and winter holidays.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Here is the detailed schedule and running frequency of the newly announced festival special trains operating between Mumbai and Bengaluru:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesImpact Status/New Route
01107 LTT - SMVT Bengaluru SpecialLokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)SMVT Bengaluru (SMVB)Every Friday (Oct 9 to Nov 27, 2026)Festival Special Service
01108 SMVT Bengaluru - LTT SpecialSMVT Bengaluru (SMVB)Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)Every Saturday (Oct 10 to Nov 28, 2026)Festival Special Service

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Train No. 01107 will depart from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 22:15 hrs every Friday and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 23:45 hrs the next day.
  • Train No. 01108 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 06:50 hrs every Saturday and reach Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) at 08:30 hrs the next day.
  • Key Enroute Halts: The special train will halt at major stations including Kalyan, Pune, Satara, Miraj, Belagavi, Dharwad, Hubballi, Davangere, and Tumakuru.
  • Booking Details: Reservations for these festival special trains are open at all computerized reservation centers and on the official IRCTC website.

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