- Indian Railways is running special trains for Diwali between Hubballi, Mangaluru, and Bengaluru
- Each train features AC First-Class, AC Two-Tier, AC Three-Tier, Sleeper, and General Second-Class coaches
- Find out the timings and other details below.
With Diwali just around the corner, travel plans are in full swing. Families are heading home, friends are planning meet-ups, and everyone seems to be on the move. Whether it is a quick trip to catch up with relatives or a longer journey to soak in the celebrations, the roads and skies are bound to get crowded. To make sure passengers have a smooth ride and do not have to worry about long waits or packed vehicles, Indian Railways is stepping up. They are rolling out special trains to handle the huge surge of travellers during this festive season. Find out more below.
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Special Trains From Hubballi To Mangaluru And Bengaluru
To deal with the Diwali rush, Indian Railways has announced special trains connecting Hubballi, Mangaluru, and Bengaluru. Here are the key details:
Train 07353 (Hubballi To Mangaluru)
- Departure: Hubballi Junction at 4:00 pm on October 17
- Arrival: Mangaluru Junction at 11:15 am on October 18
Train 07354 (Mangaluru To Bengaluru)
- Departure: Mangaluru Junction at 2:35 pm on October 18
- Arrival: Yeshwantpur Junction, Bengaluru, at 11:15 pm the same night
Special Trains From Bengaluru To Mangaluru
Another set of trains will help travellers going the other way:
Train 06229 (Bengaluru To Mangaluru)
- Departure: Yeshwantpur Junction at 12:15 am on October 19
- Arrival: Mangaluru Junction at 11:15 am, same day
Train 06230 (Mangaluru To Bengaluru Cantonment)
- Departure: Mangaluru Junction at 2:35 pm on October 19
- Arrival: Bengaluru Cantonment at 12:30 am on October 20
Train Coaches & Facilities
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Each train will have a mix of accommodations to suit different travellers. There will be one First-Class AC coach, one AC Two-Tier coach, and two AC Three-Tier coaches for those looking for comfort. For budget travellers, there are ten Sleeper Class coaches and four General Second-Class coaches. Additionally, each train will include two Second-Class Luggage-Cum-Brake Vans to handle baggage and parcels.
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Earlier, the Ministry of Railways announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the festive season. The scheme provides a 20% rebate on the base fare for the return journey when passengers book confirmed tickets for both onward and return travel with the same set of passengers, class, and route. Bookings opened on August 14, 2025, for onward journeys between October 13-26 and return journeys between November 17-December 1. Advance reservation period norms are waived for return bookings.
The offer applies to all classes and trains, excluding those with flexi-fare pricing. No fare refunds are allowed for tickets booked under this scheme. Additionally, rail travel coupons, vouchers, passes, and PTOs cannot be used for the discounted return journey.
