Revised timing of trains Mangaluru-Bengaluru Special train (Train No. 06518)
Revised timing of trains Mangaluru-Bengaluru Special train (Train No. 06518)
Train No. 06518 Mangaluru Central – KSR Bengaluru Special Express:-
Train No. 06518 Mangaluru Central – KSR Bengaluru Special Express will depart Mangaluru Central at 19:15 hrs and arrive KSR Bengaluru at 06:45 hrs on the next day with effect from 11.09.2025.
Enroute the train will arrive/depart Mangaluru Jn. – 19:28/19:30 hrs, Bantawala – 19:49/19:50 hrs, Kabakputtur – 20:14/20:15 hrs, Subrahmanya Road – 21:05/21:10 hrs, Sakleshpur – 23:40/23:45 hrs, Hassan – 00:50/00:55 hrs, Hole Narsipur – 01:24/01:25 hrs, Krishnarajnagar – 02:19/02:20 hrs, Mysuru – 03:30/03:35 hrs, Mandya – 04:32/04:33 hrs, Channapatna – 05:10/05:11 hrs, Ramanagaram – 05:21/05:22 hrs and Kengeri – 05:55/05:56 hrs.
Here are the latest revised timings for Train No. 06518 — Mangaluru Central → KSR Bengaluru Special, operating via Mysuru (southwestern route) under South Western Railway’s COVID‑19 special scheme:
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🕒 Revised Schedule (Effective from ~11 September 2020)
- Departure from Mangaluru Central (MAQ): 19:15 IST
- Arrival at KSR Bengaluru City Junction (SBC): 06:45 IST (next day)
- Total Journey Time: Approximately 11 hours 30 minutes, covering around 500 km, with 14 scheduled halts.
📍 Key En‑route Stations and Timings
- Mangaluru Junction – ~19:28 / 19:30
- Bantawala – ~19:49 / 19:50
- Kabakaputtur – ~20:14 / 20:15
- Subrahmanya Road – ~21:05 / 21:10
- Sakleshpur – ~23:40 / 23:45
- Hassan Junction – ~00:50 / 00:55
- Hole Narsipur – ~01:24 / 01:25
- Krishnarajanagara – ~02:19 / 02:20
- Mysuru Junction – ~03:30 / 03:35
- Mandya – ~04:32 / 04:33
- Channapatna – ~05:10 / 05:11
- Ramanagaram – ~05:21 / 05:22
- Kengeri – ~05:55 / 05:56
- Final arrival at SBC – 06:45
ℹ️ Context & Updates
- This revised timing was officially issued on September 11, 2025, reflecting changes in departure and arrival patterns.
- The train previously departed Mangaluru Central at 20:10 IST and arrived at 08:40 IST, but timing was changed as above.
✅ Summary Table
| Train No. | From → To | Dep (MAQ) | Arr (SBC next day) | Duration | Halts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06518 | Mangaluru Central → KSR Bengaluru | 19:15 | 06:45 | ~11h 30m | ~14 |
⚠️ Important Notes
- This is a COVID-19 special / reserved service using older ICF coaches and scheduled tri‑weekly originally; its status may have changed or service may have been withdrawn since 2025.
- The train may have been replaced or cancelled in later regular scheduling, especially after electrification work and rerouting updates begun in 2025.
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