Special train between B'luru and Bidar
Kalaburagi: V Somanna, Union state minister for railway and jal shakti, announced a special train between Sir M Vishweshwaraiah Terminal Bengaluru and Bidar. The announcement was shared on social media platforms, which indicates that this special service will assist in managing passenger distribution and reduce congestion on existing train routes.
Train Details: SMVB-Bidar-SMVB Special Express Train (Train No. 06539/06540). The train will operate five trips between June 15 and June 29, running every Friday and Sunday. The train will depart from SMVB station at 9.15pm, arriving at Bidar at 11.30am. Bidar – SMVB (06540) Train: Operating five trips between June 16 and June 30, the service runs every Saturday and Monday. The train departs from Bidar at 1 pm, reaching SMVB station at 4 am. Major stops inculde Humanabad, Kalaburgi, Shahabad, Wadi, Yadgiri, Raichur, Mantralaya, Guntakal, Yalahanka.
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