South Western Railway on Monday (May 27) announced a significant enhancement to its express train services with the permanent augmentation of several key trains. This initiative aims to improve passenger capacity and comfort, reflecting the commitment to providing better services for travelers.

Indian Railways assures smooth, comforable travel

Train No. 16525/16526 KSR Bengaluru – Kanniyakumari – KSR Bengaluru Express

The KSR Bengaluru – Kanniyakumari Express will be augmented with one AC Three Economy Coach. This change will be effective from 26th May, 2024 for departures from KSR Bengaluru and from 29th May, 2024 for departures from Kanniyakumari.

Train No. 12633/12634 Kanniyakumari – Chennai Egmore – Kanniyakumari Express

This train will also see the addition of one AC Three Economy Coach. The augmentation will start from Kanniyakumari on 27th May, 2024, and from Chennai Egmore on 28th May, 2024.

The revised coach composition for both of these trains will be:

  • 1 AC First Class Coach
  • 2 AC Two Tier Coaches
  • 6 AC Three Tier Coaches
  • 1 AC Three Tier Economy Coach
  • 7 Sleeper Class Coaches
  • 3 General Second Class Coaches
  • 1 Second Class Coach (Divyangjan Friendly)
  • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans

Train No. 16585/16586 SMVT Bengaluru – Murdeswar – SMVT Bengaluru Express

Starting from 28th May, 2024 for departures from SMVT Bengaluru, and from 29th May, 2024 for departures from Murudeshwar, this train will be permanently augmented with one AC Two Tier Coach and two Sleeper Class Coaches.

The revised coach composition will include:

  • 1 AC First Class Coach
  • 1 AC Two Tier Coach
  • 3 AC Three Tier Coaches
  • 11 Sleeper Class Coaches
  • 4 General Second Class Coaches
  • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans

Train No. 16511/16512 KSR Bengaluru – Kannur – KSR Bengaluru Express

This train will be augmented with one AC Three Tier Coach and one Sleeper Class Coach starting from 28th May, 2024 from KSR Bengaluru, and from 29th May, 2024 from Kannur.

The revised composition will feature:

  • 2 AC Two Tier Coaches
  • 4 AC Three Tier Coaches
  • 11 Sleeper Class Coaches
  • 4 General Second Class Coaches
  • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans

Train No. 22677/22678 Yesvantpur – Kochuveli – Yesvantpur Express

From 30th May, 2024 (Ex. Yesvantpur) and 31st May, 2024 (Ex. Kochuveli), this express will be permanently augmented with one AC Two Tier Coach.

The revised coach composition will include:

  • 1 AC First Class Coach
  • 2 AC Two Tier Coaches
  • 16 AC Three Tier Coaches
  • 1 Pantry Car
  • 2 Luggage cum Brake Vans