South Western Railway Announces Revised Timings for Vande Bharat Express Trains
In a significant update for rail commuters, South Western Railway (SWR) has officially decided to revise the timings of several Vande Bharat Express trains across key stations. This change is set to take effect from March 15, 2024, impacting multiple routes in Karnataka and neighboring areas. Passengers are strongly advised to take note of these adjustments to avoid any inconvenience during their travels.
Detailed Schedule Changes for Vande Bharat Express Trains
The revised timings cover a wide range of trains, with specific adjustments at various stations. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the new schedules:
- Train No 20669 SSS Hubballi–Pune Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Belagavi (7:05 AM/7:10 AM) and Ghataprabha (7:48 AM/7:50 AM).
- Train No 20661 KSR Bengaluru–Dharwad Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Davangere (9:30 AM/9:32 AM), Haveri (10:20 AM/10:22 AM), and SSS Hubballi (11:15 AM/11:20 AM).
- Train No 20662 Dharwad–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Haveri (2:48 PM/2:50 PM) and Davangere (3:33 PM/3:35 PM). Timings at Tumakuru remain unchanged, while Yesvantpur will be 7:21 PM/7:23 PM.
- Train No 26751 Belagavi–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Haveri (8:42 AM/8:44 AM), Davangere (9:28 AM/9:30 AM), Tumakuru (12:15 PM/12:17 PM), and Yesvantpur (1:23 PM/1:25 PM).
- Train No 20704 Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Hindupur (3:55 PM/3:57 PM).
- Train No 20703 Kacheguda–Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Hindupur (12:17 PM/12:19 PM).
- Train No 22231 Kalaburagi–Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam (11:13 AM/11:15 AM) and Yelahanka (12:58 PM/1:00 PM).
- Train No 22232 Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Yelahanka (3:09 PM/3:11 PM) and Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam (4:45 PM/4:47 PM).
- Train No 20642 Coimbatore–Bengaluru Cantonment Vande Bharat Express: Revised timings at Hosur (12:13 PM/12:15 PM).
Impact and Advisory for Passengers
These revisions are part of SWR's ongoing efforts to optimize train schedules for better efficiency and passenger convenience. The changes affect popular routes connecting major cities like Hubballi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Coimbatore, potentially influencing thousands of daily commuters and travelers. South Western Railway has explicitly requested all passengers to carefully review the new timings while planning their journeys to ensure smooth and timely travel. This proactive measure aims to minimize disruptions and enhance the overall rail experience in the region.
