SWR quickly responds MP Brijesh Chowta’s request; Announce special Mangaluru and Bengaluru trains

SWR quickly responds MP Brijesh Chowta’s request; Announce special Mangaluru and Bengaluru trains

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, July 19, 2024: In response to an urgent appeal from Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, the South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the operation of special train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru. This move comes as a relief to commuters affected by the closure of key road routes due to landslides and administrative restrictions.

Starting Friday, July 19, SWR will run three special train services in each direction to facilitate travel between the two cities. The details of the services are as follows:

Train No. 06547: KSR Bengaluru-Mangaluru Junction Express Special will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 11 p.m. on July 19 and arrive at Mangaluru Junction at 11:40 a.m. on July 20.

Train No. 06549: Yesvantpur-Mangaluru Junction Express Special will leave Yesvantpur at 12:30 a.m. on July 22 and reach Mangaluru Junction at 11:40 a.m. the same day.

Train No. 06548: Mangaluru Junction-KSR Bengaluru Express Special will depart from Mangaluru Junction at 1:40 p.m. on July 20 and arrive in Bengaluru at 11:15 p.m. the same day.

Train No. 06550: Mangaluru Junction-Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Mangaluru Junction at 1:40 p.m. on July 21 and 22, reaching Yesvantpur at 11:15 p.m. the same day.

These trains will include six general second class, six second sleeper class, two 3-tier AC, two 2-tier AC, and two luggage-cum-brake van coaches. They will have commercial halts at Chikkabanavara, Nelamangala, Channapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpur, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, and Bantwal.

MP’s Appeal:

On the morning of July 19, MP Captain Brijesh Chowta wrote to SWR, urging immediate operation of special trains to assist those affected by the closure of the Shiradi and Sampaje Ghats on the main Mangaluru-Bengaluru routes. He highlighted the impact of landslides near Sakleshpur, which blocked NH 75, and near Karthoji, affecting NH 275. The local administrations have restricted vehicular movement on these highways, stranding thousands of people.

Chowta’s proactive communication with railway officials ensured a swift response, culminating in the introduction of these special train services to alleviate travel difficulties between Mangaluru and Bengaluru.