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To meet passenger demand, the South Western Railway has extended the operation of the weekly special trains running between SMVT Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North until the end of July.
Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram Special Trains
According to an official press release, Train No. 06547 SMVT Bengaluru-Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Special will continue to operate on July 1, 15, 22 and 29, Wednesdays. The train will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 7:25 pm and reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 1:15 pm the following day.
Similarly, Train No. 06548 Thiruvananthapuram North-SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Special will run on July 2, 16, 23 and 30 (Thursdays). It will leave Thiruvananthapuram North at 3:15 pm and arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 8:30 am the next morning.
Important Train Stoppages
The extension of these special trains is expected to provide extra travel options for passengers travelling between Karnataka and Kerala, especially during the busy travel season. During its journey, the train will stop at several important stations. These include Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet, Salem, Erode, Tiruppur, Podanur, Palakkad, Thrissur, Aluva, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanassery, Thiruvalla, Chengannur, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam, Sasthankotta, Kollam and Varkala.
These halts will make it easier for passengers from different cities and towns to board or get off the train, improving connectivity between Karnataka and Kerala.
Railway officials have extended the service to accommodate the increasing number of travellers and reduce pressure on regular train services.
Advisory for Passengers
Passengers planning to travel on these routes are advised to book their tickets early, as demand is expected to remain high. They should also check the latest train schedules and seat availability before starting their journey. The extension of these services will offer a more convenient and comfortable travel option for people travelling between Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram during July.