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To manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Dasara festival, South Western Railway has announced the operation of a special express train between Yesvantpur and Mangaluru Junction. This special train will run for one trip in each direction.
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The Yesvantpur to Mangaluru Junction Express (Train No. 06257) will depart from Yesvantpur at 11:55 p.m. on September 30 and is scheduled to reach Mangaluru Junction at 11:15 a.m. the following day. In return, Train No. 06258, the Mangaluru Junction to Yesvantpur Express, will depart at 2:35 p.m. on October 1, arriving at Yesvantpur at 11:30 p.m. the same day.
Stops at several key stations
The upcoming train will comprise 22 coaches, including two AC 2-Tier, three AC 3-Tier, eleven Sleeper Class, four General Second Class, and two SLR/D coaches. This configuration aims to provide a range of travel options for passengers, catering to varying comfort levels and travel needs, as announced by South Western Railway.
The train will feature 22 coaches, with two AC 2-Tier, three AC 3-Tier, eleven Sleeper Class, four General Second Class, and two SLR/D coaches, as per a release from South Western Railway. This service aims to provide added convenience and ensure smoother travel for passengers during the festive season.