From Financialexpress · Anamika Sinha · · 1m
Festive Train Service Launch
Indian Railways adds weekly Hatia-Bengaluru special train for festive rush.
In brief
Indian Railways adds weekly Hatia-Bengaluru special train for festive rush. Indian Railways introduces weekly Hatia-Bengaluru special train with five trips from October 14 to November 11, 2026, to manage festive passenger demand. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
New festive train service
Passengers travelling between Jharkhand and Karnataka will have an additional train option during the festive season.
Weekly schedule details
The train runs five trips each way from October 14 to November 11, 2026, to manage festive passenger demand.
Hatia to Bengaluru timings
Hatia leaves Wednesday at 9 am, reaches Duvvada at 1:28 am, and arrives at SMVT Bengaluru Junction at 8:45 pm Thursday.
Bengaluru to Hatia schedule
The return train departs SMVT Bengaluru Junction at 12:30 am Friday, reaches Hatia at 12:30 pm Saturday.
Route stops
The train stops at 22 stations including Balasiring, Govindpur Road, Rourkela, and Jharsuguda.
Coach composition
The special train uses 22 LHB coaches with one AC 2-tier, eight AC 3-tier, seven AC 3-tier Economy, two Sleeper, and two General Second Class coaches.
The short version
Indian Railways introduces weekly Hatia-Bengaluru special train with five trips from October 14 to November 11, 2026, to manage festive passenger demand.
