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Dussehra & Diwali Special Trains 2026: Bengaluru-Bidar & Yesvantpur

To accommodate the massive rush of passengers during the upcoming festive season, South Central Railway and Indian Railways have announced several special trains. These services include the Bengaluru Cantt. – Bidar Special (06589/06590) and the Yesvantpur – Saharsa Special (06581/06582), which will run on key dates in October, November, and December 2026. These temporary festival trains aim to ensure smooth, hassle-free travel for commuters visiting their hometowns.

Special Train Route and Schedule Details

Here is the comprehensive schedule and running frequency for these upcoming festive special trains:

Train No. & NameFromToFrequency/DatesServices
06589 Bengaluru Cantt. – Bidar SpecialBengaluru Cantt.BidarFriday (09.10.2026 & 16.10.2026)2 Services
06590 Bidar – Bengaluru Cantt. SpecialBidarBengaluru Cantt.Saturday (10.10.2026 & 17.10.2026)2 Services
06581 Yesvantpur – Saharsa SpecialYesvantpurSaharsaSunday (11.10.2026 to 29.11.2026)8 Services
06582 Saharsa – Yesvantpur SpecialSaharsaYesvantpurWednesday (14.10.2026 to 02.12.2026)8 Services

Route Halts, Timings, or Alternate Arrangements

  • Bengaluru Cantt. – Bidar – Bengaluru Cantt. Special (Train No. 06589 / 06590): This train will stop at Yelahanka, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Anantapur, Guntakal, Adoni, Mantralayam Rd, Raichur, Krishna, Yadgir, Wadi, Shahabad, Kalaburagi, and Humnabad stations in both directions. Coach composition includes 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second Class Coaches.
  • Yesvantpur – Saharsa – Yesvantpur Special (Train No. 06581 / 06582): This train will halt at Yelahanka, Hindupur, Dharmavaram, Anantapur, Gooty, Dhone, Kurnool City, Mahbubnagar, Kacheguda, Kazipet, Ramagundam, Balharshah, Nagpur, Itarsi, Pipariya, Narsinghpur, Madan Mahal, Katni, Satna, Manikpur, Prayagraj Chheoki, Mirzapur, Pt. DD Upadhyaya, Buxar, Ara, Danapur, Patliputra, Sonpur, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur, Hasanpur Road, Salauna, Khagaria, Mansi, and Simri Bakhtiyarpur stations in both directions. Coach composition features 1AC, 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper, and General Second Class Coaches.

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