Daytime Trains Between Bengaluru And Mangaluru Suspended For 154 Days; Here’s Why

Several daytime train services operating between Bengaluru and Mangaluru will be temporarily suspended for 154 days, starting from June 1. This is because Indian Railways will begin a vital electrification project along the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section. Scroll on to know about all the train services that will be affected because of this.

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Daytime Train Services Suspended For 5 Months

According to the Hindustan Times, the South Western Railway (SWR) announced on Saturday that for more than five months, several daytime train services operating between Bengaluru and Mangaluru will be suspended. As per the official notification by the Indian Railways, this extensive suspension is being undertaken to facilitate the seamless execution of electrification works along the ghat section. This section serves as a vital corridor that connects the coastal and inland regions of Karnataka.

The abrupt and prolonged cancellation of these trains between Bengaluru and Mangaluru has sparked considerable concern among railway passengers. Reports suggest that many people have expressed disappointment over this. They pointed out that there had been a lack of consultation and coordination prior to this announcement. However, railway authorities have maintained that the electrification of this section is vital. They believe that it will enable smoother, faster, and more sustainable rail operations in the future.

Reportedly, the electrification of railway lines forms a key component of Indian Railways’ broader initiative to reduce reliance on diesel locomotives. They believe this transition will significantly reduce emissions while improving the overall efficiency of both passenger and freight train operations across the network.

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List Of All The Cancelled Trains

Here’s a complete list of all the suspended train services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru for the next five months –

1. Yeshvantpur–Mangaluru Gomateshwara Express – cancelled from May 31 to November 1
2. Mangaluru–Yeshvantpur Weekly Express – cancelled from June 1 to November 2
3. Yeshvantpur–Mangaluru Tri-weekly Express – cancelled from June 1 to August 30
4. Mangaluru–Yeshvantpur Tri-weekly Express – cancelled from June 2 to August 31
5. Yeshvantpur–Karwar Tri-weekly Express – cancelled from June 2 to October 31
6. Karwar–Yeshvantpur Tri-weekly Express – cancelled from June 3 to November 1

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