Mangaluru: The Railways has revised the timings of several trains operating through the Mangaluru–Subrahmanya Road section towards Bengaluru, with the changes coming into effect from August 25, 2026.
According to a release issued by the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway, revised timings have been introduced for several express and passenger trains at stations including Bantwal, Kabaka Puttur, Subrahmanya Road, Sakleshpur and Hassan.
Passengers travelling on these routes have been advised to check the revised timings and plan their journeys accordingly.
Kozhikode–KSR Bengaluru Express
Train No. 16512 Kozhikode–KSR Bengaluru Express will have revised departure timings at two stations in the Mangaluru–Bengaluru corridor.
The train will now depart from Bantwal at 8.47 pm, instead of the existing 8.52 pm. At Kabaka Puttur, the revised departure time will be 9.15 pm, compared with 9.20 pm earlier.
The five-minute advancement at these stations is expected to require passengers boarding the train from Bantwal and Kabaka Puttur to reach the stations earlier than before.
Panchaganga Express timing changed
The Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express (Train No. 16596) will also have significant changes in its schedule.
The train will now depart from Subrahmanya Road at 1 am, instead of 12.15 am. This represents a 45-minute change in the scheduled departure time.
At Sakleshpur, the train will depart at 3.05 am, replacing the earlier departure time of 2.50 am.
The departure from Hassan has also been revised. The train will now leave Hassan at 4.10 am, instead of 3.55 am.
Passengers travelling from Subrahmanya Road and other stations along this section have therefore been advised to take note of the new schedule before arriving at the station.
Murdeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express
The timings of the Murdeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express (Train No. 16586) have also been revised.
The train will now depart from Bantwal at 7.17 pm, five minutes earlier than its existing timing of 7.22 pm.
At Kabaka Puttur, the revised departure time will be 7.45 pm, compared with 7.50 pm earlier.
The train will leave Subrahmanya Road at 8.40 pm, instead of 8.45 pm.
The changes mean that passengers boarding the train at these stations will have to account for the earlier departure times from August 25.
Vijayapura–Mangaluru Central Express
A change has also been announced for the Vijayapura–Mangaluru Central Express (Train No. 17337).
The train will now arrive at Mangaluru Central at 10 am, instead of its earlier scheduled arrival time of 9.55 am.
The five-minute change is applicable to the arrival schedule at Mangaluru Central and passengers receiving or boarding the train at the terminus have been advised to take note of the revised timing.
Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru Central Passenger
The timing of the Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru Central Passenger (Train No. 56628) has also been revised.
The train will now depart from Subrahmanya Road at 8.45 pm, instead of 8.40 pm.
The five-minute delay will also apply at the en-route stations. Consequently, the train will reach Mangaluru Central at 11.20 pm, compared with the earlier scheduled arrival time of 11.10 pm.
Passengers using the passenger service for late-evening travel towards Mangaluru Central have been advised to refer to the revised schedule.
Changes effective from August 25
The revised timings will come into effect from August 25 and are part of the Railways’ updated operating schedule for trains passing through the Mangaluru–Subrahmanya Road section.
The changes affect trains connecting the coastal region with Bengaluru as well as services operating towards Mangaluru Central. With several trains departing earlier than their existing timings, passengers could face inconvenience if they rely on the old schedule.
In particular, the five-minute changes at Bantwal and Kabaka Puttur for Train No. 16512 and Train No. 16586 mean that passengers should reach the stations in advance.
The 45-minute change in the departure of the Panchaganga Express from Subrahmanya Road is another important adjustment for passengers travelling towards Bengaluru.
Passengers advised to check schedules
Railway passengers have been advised to take note of the revised timings while planning their journeys from August 25.
Travellers should also allow sufficient time to reach their boarding stations, particularly where the revised departure is earlier than the existing schedule.
The changes cover multiple services and stations along the Mangaluru–Subrahmanya Road route, making it important for passengers to verify the timing of their specific train before travelling.
The revised schedule is expected to remain the applicable timetable from August 25, and passengers can avoid missed connections or departures by checking the updated timings in advance.
Revised timings at a glance
| Train | Station | Revised timing | Earlier timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16512 Kozhikode–KSR Bengaluru Express | Bantwal | 8.47 pm | 8.52 pm |
| 16512 Kozhikode–KSR Bengaluru Express | Kabaka Puttur | 9.15 pm | 9.20 pm |
| 16596 Panchaganga Express | Subrahmanya Road | 1 am | 12.15 am |
| 16596 Panchaganga Express | Sakleshpur | 3.05 am | 2.50 am |
| 16596 Panchaganga Express | Hassan | 4.10 am | 3.55 am |
| 16586 Murdeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express | Bantwal | 7.17 pm | 7.22 pm |
| 16586 Murdeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express | Kabaka Puttur | 7.45 pm | 7.50 pm |
| 16586 Murdeshwar–SMVT Bengaluru Express | Subrahmanya Road | 8.40 pm | 8.45 pm |
| 17337 Vijayapura–Mangaluru Central Express | Mangaluru Central arrival | 10 am | 9.55 am |
| 56628 Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru Central Passenger | Subrahmanya Road | 8.45 pm | 8.40 pm |
| 56628 Subrahmanya Road–Mangaluru Central Passenger | Mangaluru Central arrival | 11.20 pm | 11.10 pm |
The Railways has urged passengers to take note of these changes and plan their travel accordingly from August 25.