SPEEDING UP OF TRAINS
The following Trains are speeded up with revised timings will be from the dates mentioned against each.The existing timings are indicated in bracket.
1.Train No.12736 Yesvantpur-Secunderabad Garib Rath Express will depart at Yesvantpur at 16-45 hrs. (13-30) and arrive at Secunderabad at 05-30 hrs. (04-00), with effect from 23rd Nov. 2025.
2.Train No.12735 Secunderabad-Yesvantpur Garib Rath Express will depart at Secunderabadat 19-50 hrs. (no change) and arrive at Yesvantpur at 09-15 hrs. (11-15), with effect from 22nd Nov. 2025.
3.Train No.16535 Mysuru-Solapur GolbumbazExpress will depart at Mysuru at 16-00 hrs. (15-30); from 01st Oct. 2015 anddepart at Yesvantpur at 19-15 hrs. (19-30) from 01st Oct. 2025 and arrive/depart at Vijapura at 09-25/09-30 hrs. (10-20/10-25), from 02nd Oct. 2015.
4.Train No.16536 Solapur-Mysuru GolbumbazExpress will arrive/depart at Vijapura station at 16-50/17-00 hrs. (16-40/16-50); from 01st Oct. 2015.
5.Train No.11048 Hubballi-Miraj Expresswill depart from Hubballi at 23-30 hrs. (23-00) and arrive at Miraj at 05-15 hrs. (no change), with effect from 01st Oct. 2025
6.Train No.16515 Yesvantpur-Karwar Tri-Weekly Expresswill depart from Yesvantpur at 07-00 hrs. (06-30) and arrive/depart at Arsikere at 09-55/10-05hrs.(09-35/09-45), with effect from 02nd Oct. 2025.
7.Train No.11304 Kolhapur-Hyderabad Expresswill depart at Miraj 09-15 hrs. (09-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2025.
8.Train No.17235 Bengaluru City-Nagercoil Expresswill depart from Bengaluru City station17-15 hrs. (17-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.
9.Train No.11302 Bengaluru City-CSTM(Mumbai) Expresswill depart from Bengaluru City Station20-45 hrs. (20-30), with effect from 01st Oct. 2025.
10.Train No.16024 Yesvantpur-Mysuru Expresswill depart from Yesvantpur station 13-15 hrs. (13-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.
11.Train No.56262 Bengaluru City -Arakkonam Passengerwill depart from Bengaluru City station09-15 hrs. (08-45), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.
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Here’s the latest verified information on speeding up of trains by South Western Railway (SWR):
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Speed Upgrades on SWR Routes
1. Planned Upgrade to 130 km/h on Key Sections
SWR has identified several important sections targeted for upgrading to 130 km/h, which would notably reduce travel times:
- Bengaluru–Guntakal
- Bengaluru ↔ Ramanagara–Mandya–Mysuru
- Bengaluru–Jolarpettai
- Dharwad–Birur
- Shivamogga Town–Bengaluru
These upgrades would especially benefit high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat Express and Superfast Mail/Express services currently capped at 110 km/h. For example, the Bengaluru–Dharwad run could shrink from 8–9 hours to roughly 5½–6 hours.
2. Already Upgraded to 110 km/h in Select Areas
SWR has successfully pushed speeds up to 110 km/h on multiple sections, thanks to infrastructure enhancements:
- Track renewal and alignment improvements (super-elevation, tamping, UNIMAT usage)
- Joints and ballast upgrades
- Removal of sharp curves and speed restrictions
Notably, the Yelahanka–Chikballapur stretch (46 km) is now cleared for 110 km/h operations, up from earlier speed caps of 50 km/h and 75 km/h.
3. Punctuality and Mobility Gains Across Zones
- In 2022–23, SWR recorded a staggering 53% improvement in train mobility.
- Average speed of goods trains (including stabling) rose from 13.97 km/h to 21.6 km/h.
- This was enabled by major infrastructure enhancements such as commissioning of bypass lines, doubling of tracks, and extensive electrification
4. Festive Rush Speed Optimizations
In October 2022, in anticipation of increased festive travel, SWR accelerated the running times of 55 trains, achieving a cumulative saving of 1,795 minutes (approx. 30 hours) across services.
- For instance, the Bagalkot–Mysuru passenger saved over 2 hours, while the Chhatrapati Shivaji TN–Bengaluru Udyan Express was sped up by 110 minutes
Summary Table
| Type of Speed Improvement | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Planned 130 km/h upgrades | Upgrading major SWR routes (e.g., Bengaluru–Dharwad, Mysuru, Guntakal) |
| Existing 110 km/h zones | Select stretches like Yelahanka–Chikballapur have been upgraded |
| Mobility enhancement (2025–23) | Mobility up 53%; goods train speeds significantly increased |
| Festive rush optimizations (2025) | 55 trains expedited, saving ~30 hours cumulatively of travel time |
What This Means for Passengers
- Faster travel on key SWR corridors is becoming a reality, with upgrades already in place and more underway.
- Increased punctuality and smoother operations, especially in the goods transport segment, reflect better network efficiency.
- During peak seasons, proactive schedule optimizations offer tangible time savings for travelers.
Would you like more specifics—like exact speeds, updated timetables, or status on the 130 km/h upgrade rollout? Happy to dig deeper!