Archive · 2 Oct 2026
South Western Railway Alters Bengaluru-Mysuru Services for Safety Work
South Western Railway is changing some train journeys on October 2 and 3.
The changes are needed for safety work at Mysuru Yard.
Some trains will not run at all.
Other trains will only travel part of their usual route.
A few trains will use a different route and skip some stations.
Several trains will leave later than planned.
Some services will begin or end at Pandavapura instead of Ashokapuram.
Passengers travelling through Bengaluru, Mysuru and nearby areas should check the latest timetable before leaving.
The article lists three cancelled passenger services, although its heading says two.
South Western Railway announced cancellations, partial cancellations, diversions and delays on October 2 and 3.
Three passenger services are listed as cancelled, despite the article’s heading referring to two cancellations.
Five services will be partially cancelled, with some trains starting or ending at Pandavapura instead of Ashokapuram or Chamarajanagar.
Bengaluru-Murdeshwar Express services will be diverted through Nelamangala, Shravanabelagola and Hassan, skipping several usual stops.
Several Mysuru and Ashokapuram services will depart 15 to 65 minutes late, while one passenger train will be regulated by 60 minutes.
- Who
- South Western Railway and passengers using affected services.
- What
- Train services will be cancelled, partially cancelled, diverted, rescheduled or regulated.
- When
- October 2 and 3.
- Where
- The affected services operate through the Bengaluru-Mysuru section and connect with places including Chamarajanagar, Ashokapuram and Hassan.
- Why
- To facilitate safety-related work at Mysuru Yard.
- Operator
- South Western Railway (SWR)
- Work location
- Mysuru Yard
- Affected dates
- October 2 and 3
- Full cancellations listed
- Train 56232 on October 2; trains 56266 and 56202 on October 3
- Partial cancellations
- Five services, including MEMU and passenger trains
- Major diversion
- SMVT Bengaluru-Murdeshwar Express services 16585 and 16586
- Longest listed delay
- 65 minutes for Train 16552 Ashokapuram-Dr MGR Chennai Central Express