Sat Jan 10 14:21:06 UTC 2026: ### Railways Extend Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Special Trains Amidst Festival Demand

The Story:

Indian Railways has announced an extension of the Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Cantonment weekend special train services. Originally slated to cease operations at the end of December 2025, the services will now continue for an additional 16 trips to accommodate increased passenger demand during the upcoming Makar Sankranti and Holi festivals. This extension will see the trains running until the end of February and early March 2026.

The extended service includes Train No. 06207 Bengaluru Cantonment-Kalaburagi Weekly Special, which will run every Saturday from January 3 to February 28. Train No. 06208 Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Cantonment Weekly Special will operate every Sunday from January 4 to March 1. The train composition and stoppages will remain unchanged, with halts at Kalaburagi and Shahabad stations under the Solapur Division of Central Railway.

Key Points:

  • The Kalaburagi-Bengaluru Cantonment weekend special train services have been extended.
  • The extension is due to increased passenger demand during Makar Sankranti and Holi festivals.
  • Train No. 06207 will run every Saturday from January 3 to February 28.
  • Train No. 06208 will operate every Sunday from January 4 to March 1.
  • Tickets can be reserved at computerised reservation centres, through the IRCTC website, at station counters, and via the UTS mobile application.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indian Railways is responsive to seasonal increases in passenger demand.
  • The extension of the special train services offers enhanced travel options for passengers during peak festival periods.
  • The use of both online and offline booking systems provides accessibility to a wide range of passengers.

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