Thiruvananthapuram–Bengaluru Weekly Special train service extended till July 30
Tamil Nadu: Keeping in mind the convenience of passengers, the railway administration has decided to extend the weekly special train service between Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru on the Podanur route until July 30th. This decision was taken due to the increasing passenger traffic and additional pressure on regular services. An official press release was issued by the Salem Railway Divisional Administration in this regard.
According to the press release, this special weekly train service between Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru was scheduled to end this month, but due to passenger demand and convenience, it has been extended for one month. The train will now run as per its scheduled schedule until July 30th.
As per the scheduled schedule, the Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Weekly Special Train (No. 06547) will depart Bengaluru on Wednesdays on July 1st, 15th, 22nd, and 29th at 7:25 pm. The train will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram at 1:15 pm the next day. This service provides passengers with easy and direct rail connectivity between Karnataka and Kerala.
On the other hand, the Thiruvananthapuram–Bengaluru Weekly Special train (No. 06548) will depart from Thiruvananthapuram on Thursdays, July 2, 16, 23, and 30, at 3:15 pm. The train will arrive at Bengaluru station at 8:30 am the next day. This service will provide great convenience to passengers traveling between the two major cities of South India.
The Railways stated that this train will stop at several major stations, benefiting passengers from various regions. The major stations where it will stop include Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Kayamkulam, Sasthamkotta, Kollam, and Varkala.
The extension of this train service is expected to provide significant relief to passengers traveling between Kerala and Karnataka, especially working professionals, students, and businessmen. This route is considered one of the busiest rail routes in South India, where regular trains are often crowded.
According to railway officials, the purpose of extending the special train service is to provide additional convenience to passengers and reduce congestion. They stated that additional trains may be arranged on other routes in the future depending on passenger demand.
Passengers have welcomed this decision and said that it will make it easier for them to plan their travels. This service will prove to be very useful for those traveling on this route, especially during festivals and holidays.
The railway administration has urged passengers to check the schedule and stoppage information before traveling to avoid any inconvenience. Ticket bookings are also advised to be made on time, as this route has a high passenger volume.
The extension of the Thiruvananthapuram–Bengaluru Weekly Special train service until July 30th is being seen as a significant benefit to rail travelers in South India, further strengthening regional connectivity.
