'Festive Express' special train to run from Mysuru to Hubbali on Dasara

The South Western Railway has decided to run a special 'festive express' train from Dasara epicentre Mysuru to Hubbali to take passengers departing from the festivities.

Published on: Oct 5, 2022, 09:28:27 IST

By Yamini C S

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The South Western Railway (SWR) is set to run a special festive express train from Mysuru to Hubbali on Wednesday on the account of Dasara to tackle the extra crowd on the festival, it said in a press note.

A special train is set to run from Mysuru to Hubbali on Dasara, the South Western Railway said. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

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The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Hubballi shared the note on social media and said, “On 05.10.2022 on the occasion of Dussehra festival. no. 06239 Mysore - S.S.S. Hubli Express special train will run. This train will leave Mysore on 05.10.2022 at 11:00 PM and reach Hubli at 08:45 AM the next day. #Mysuru #Bengaluru #Hubballi #Railways #Dasara.”

“South Western Railway has decided to run following One-way Express Special train on Dussehra from Mysuru to SSS Hubballi to clear extra rush of passengers,” the press note titled ‘Running Of Festival Express Special Train’ said.

The train will be one-way only, taking passengers from a crowded Mysuru to Hubbali, catering to those who are leaving the epicentre of the festival after its end.

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The train, which has a total of 16 coaches, will have ten stops, which are Mandya, Kengeri, KSR Bengaluru, Yesvantpur, Tumakuru, Arsikere, Kadur, Davengere, Ranibennur and Haveri, it added.

“The train will have a composition of 1 - AC two tier, 3 - AC three tier, 10 - second class sleeper and 2 - second class luggage cum brake - vans/Divyangjan coaches (total 16 coaches),” it said.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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