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Due to infrastructure upgrade work at SMVT Bengaluru station, the Solapur Division of Central Railway is implementing temporary changes to the schedules of certain trains running through its jurisdiction. Several trains, including the Bidar-SMVT Bengaluru Express Special and the Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, will be short-terminated at Yelahanka. Return trains will also originate from Yelahanka instead of SMVT Bengaluru. Passengers are advised to adjust their travel plans accordingly.

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Bengaluru Rail Passengers Face Disruptions Due to Infrastructure Upgrades

Kalaburagi, India – January 2, 2026 – Passengers traveling to and from SMVT Bengaluru station are advised to expect disruptions to train schedules due to infrastructure upgrades. The Solapur Division of Central Railway announced today that it will be operating a traffic block at SMVT Bengaluru station to facilitate yard-related construction aimed at improving operational efficiency.

The changes, effective January 3rd and 4th, will impact several trains, including the Bidar–SMVT Bengaluru Express Special (Train No. 06540) and the Kalaburagi–SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22231). These trains will be short-terminated at Yelahanka station instead of continuing to SMVT Bengaluru.

In the opposite direction, the SMVT Bengaluru–Kalaburagi Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 22232) and the SMVT Bengaluru–Bidar Express Special (Train No. 06539) will also originate from Yelahanka at their scheduled departure times.

“These temporary changes are necessary to allow for essential upgrades that will ultimately improve the overall rail network,” a Railway spokesperson stated. Passengers are urged to check the revised schedules and plan their journeys accordingly to avoid any inconvenience. More details can be found on the Central Railway website or by contacting their customer service helpline.

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