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Dasara Festival Dhamaka: Special Trains Between Bengaluru and Mysuru
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News18•06-10-2026, 17:55
Dasara Festival Dhamaka: Special Trains Between Bengaluru and Mysuru
- •South Western Railway has decided to run unreserved special trains between Bengaluru and Mysuru to manage the extra rush during the world-famous Mysuru Dasara festival.
- •Train No. 06285 and 06286 between KSR Bengaluru and Ashokapuram will operate 3 trips each on October 19, 20, and 21, 2026.
- •A total of 6 special train trips will operate during night and midnight hours between Bengaluru and Mysuru to help passengers returning after watching the Jumbo Savari and illumination.
- •Special trains will also run between Mysuru and Chamarajanagar during the night hours on October 21, 2026, providing great relief to local commuters and passengers.
Key Questions Answered
Train numbers 06285 and 06286 operate 3 trips each on October 19, 20, and 21, 2026, consisting of 8 MEMU coaches and major route halts.
The South Western Railway has officially decided to run unreserved special trains to manage the extra passenger rush during the festival.
Train numbers 06293/06294 and 06289/06290 operate on October 21, 2026, featuring 19 to 20 coaches during night and midnight hours to connect small halt stations.
