The special train is expected to cater to the extra rush of passengers during the Shivaratri festival. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH To manage the additional passenger rush during the Shivaratri festival, South Western Railway (SWR) has announced special train services between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru and Vijayapura. Train No. 06503 SMVT Bengaluru–Vijayapura Express Special will depart SMVT Bengaluru at 7.15 pm on February 13, and arrive at Vijayapura at 7.15 am on February 14. In the return direction, Train No. 06504 Vijayapura–SMVT Bengaluru Express Special will leave Vijayapura at 5.30 pm on February 16, and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 6.30 am the following day. Published – January 30, 2026 10:26 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Manpreet Singh, two others were dropped due to disciplinary issues: Team sources Meet Divya Surepalli, Andhra Pradesh’s first licenced civilian woman skydiver