Shramik Special Trains Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar | Shramik Special Trains Bengaluru to Danapur
Shramik Special Trains Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar | Shramik Special Trains Bengaluru to Danapur
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY OPERATES TWO SHRAMIK SPECIALS WITH 2,390 PASSENGERS TO BHUBANESWAR AND DANAPUR
SWR operated two Shramik Specials one from Chikbanawar (In Bengaluru) to Bhubaneswar with 1,190 passengers at 9.20 hrs and the second Shramik Special from Malur (In Bengaluru) to Danapur with 1200 passengers at 14.35 hrs today.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have granted the permission for movement of the stranded people, including migrants labourers, workers, students, tourists to their native towns. As per the list provided by State Government South Western Railway on Sunday ferried these passengers to their destinations. State Government arranged transport BMTC buses and brought these passengers as per the protocol. SWR is transporting passengers to their destination only when there is a demand from the State Government with proper protocols. These special trains are being run from point to point with no stoppages enroute.
Care was taken to ensure social distancing when boarding and inside the trains before departure from Chikbanawar and Malur Station. Train departed the Stations only after all the passengers were medically examined by State Government and were issued medical certificate. Thermal screening was again done by Railway Medical Teams. None of the passengers were detected with high temperature.
A local NGO M/s Azim Premji foundation has extended support to the passengers at Malur by providing lunch packets, biscuits, water bottles, fruits. Enroute meals are being provided by IRCTC.
The RPF team is escorting the train and details of passengers, coach wise with address and mobile Nos. have been obtained. Details have been digitalized and stored for contact tracing in future if required.
In this connection, Railways reiterate that all running of Passenger trains stand cancelled till further advise. The Shramik Specials are being run from point to point only on the request of the State Government. Anyone who has to travel should contact the State Government only and No tickets are being issued at Railway Stations over SWR.
Here are the verified details on the two Shramik Special trains that operated from Bengaluru to Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru to Danapur (Bihar):
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🚆 1. Bengaluru → Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
- On 3 May 2025, South Western Railway (SWR) operated the first Shramik Special train from Chikkabanavara (Bengaluru) to Bhubaneswar, carrying approximately 1,190 migrants from Odisha.
- The train departed around 09:26 AM, with strict social distancing (≈ 55 passengers/coach) and thermal screening at boarding.
- Karnataka government handled bus transport to the station; IRCTC and NGOs provided food and water support.
🔄 2. Bengaluru → Danapur (Bihar)
- Soon after, another Shramik Special was flagged off from Malur (eastern Bengaluru region) on 4 May 2020, carrying about 1,200 migrants to Danapur (Bihar), departing around 2:35 PM.
Karnataka arranged buses, thermal checks, and boarding across designated points; the operation followed state government requests only.
📋 Combined Snapshot
| Route | Departure Station | Departure Time | Passengers Carried | Destination | Platform / Coach Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru → Bhubaneswar | Chikkabanavara (Bengaluru) | ~09:26 AM | ~1,190 | Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | ~55 per coach, masks & distancing enforced |
| Bengaluru → Danapur (Bihar) | Malur | ~14:35 hrs | ~1,200 | Danapur, Bihar | Full screening, state-managed logistics |
✅ Additional Notes & Context
- These were among the very first Shramik trains dispatched from Karnataka, operated only upon direct state government requests.
- Karnataka planned to run multiple special trains daily (up to 40 per day) to states such as Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, from stations like Bengaluru, Warangal, Khammam, and more.
- Passengers were charged extra ₹50 as per the Railways circular, but seating capacity was intentionally limited for distancing.
- Facilities on board and at stations (food kits, water, screening) were coordinated by SWR and state authorities.
💡 Why This Matters
- These early operations demonstrated inter-state coordination under MHA/SWR guidelines—to safely move stranded migrants.
- Odisha and Bihar citizens in Bengaluru were prioritized, showing the state-level planning for migrant welfare via rail.
- Logistic measures—thermal screening, mask mandates, sanitized coaches, and processed boarding—became template SOPs for later Shramik Special operations nationwide.
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