{"id":5072,"date":"2025-08-10T12:38:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5072"},"modified":"2025-08-10T12:38:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T12:38:31","slug":"speeding-up-of-trains-south-western-railway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/speeding-up-of-trains-south-western-railway\/","title":{"rendered":"SPEEDING UP OF TRAINS \u2013 South Western Railway"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPEEDING UP OF TRAINS<\/p>\n

The following Trains are speeded up with revised timings will be from the dates mentioned against each.The existing timings are indicated in bracket.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

7.Train No.11304 Kolhapur-Hyderabad Expresswill depart at Miraj 09-15 hrs. (09-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2025.<\/p>\n

8.Train No.17235 Bengaluru City-Nagercoil Expresswill depart from Bengaluru City station17-15 hrs. (17-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.<\/p>\n

9.Train No.11302 Bengaluru City-CSTM(Mumbai) Expresswill depart from Bengaluru City Station20-45 hrs. (20-30), with effect from 01st Oct. 2025.<\/p>\n

10.Train No.16024 Yesvantpur-Mysuru Expresswill depart from Yesvantpur station 13-15 hrs. (13-00), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.<\/p>\n

11.Train No.56262 Bengaluru City -Arakkonam Passengerwill depart from Bengaluru City station09-15 hrs. (08-45), with effect from 01st Oct. 2015.<\/p>\n

For more information Visit South Western Railway<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the latest verified information on speeding up of trains by South Western Railway (SWR)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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Speed Upgrades on SWR Routes<\/h2>\n

1. Planned Upgrade to 130 km\/h on Key Sections<\/strong><\/h3>\n

SWR has identified several important sections targeted for upgrading to 130 km\/h<\/strong>, which would notably reduce travel times:<\/p>\n

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  • Bengaluru\u2013Guntakal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Bengaluru \u2194 Ramanagara\u2013Mandya\u2013Mysuru<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Bengaluru\u2013Jolarpettai<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Dharwad\u2013Birur<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Shivamogga Town\u2013Bengaluru<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    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\u2013Dharwad run could shrink from 8\u20139 hours to roughly 5\u00bd\u20136 hours.<\/p>\n

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    2. Already Upgraded to 110 km\/h in Select Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    SWR has successfully pushed speeds up to 110 km\/h<\/strong> on multiple sections, thanks to infrastructure enhancements:<\/p>\n

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    • Track renewal and alignment improvements (super-elevation, tamping, UNIMAT usage)<\/li>\n
    • Joints and ballast upgrades<\/li>\n
    • Removal of sharp curves and speed restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Notably, the Yelahanka\u2013Chikballapur<\/strong> stretch (46 km) is now cleared for 110 km\/h operations, up from earlier speed caps of 50 km\/h and 75 km\/h.<\/p>\n

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      3. Punctuality and Mobility Gains Across Zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • In 2022\u201323<\/strong>, SWR recorded a staggering 53% improvement in train mobility<\/strong>.\n
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        • Average speed of goods trains (including stabling) rose from 13.97 km\/h to 21.6 km\/h<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • This was enabled by major infrastructure enhancements such as commissioning of bypass lines, doubling of tracks, and extensive electrification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          4. Festive Rush Speed Optimizations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          In October 2022<\/strong>, in anticipation of increased festive travel, SWR accelerated the running times of 55 trains<\/strong>, achieving a cumulative saving of 1,795 minutes (approx. 30 hours)<\/strong> across services.<\/p>\n

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          • For instance, the Bagalkot\u2013Mysuru passenger<\/strong> saved over 2 hours<\/strong>, while the Chhatrapati Shivaji TN\u2013Bengaluru Udyan Express<\/strong> was sped up by 110 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Summary Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
            Type of Speed Improvement<\/th>\nKey Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
            Planned 130 km\/h upgrades<\/strong><\/td>\nUpgrading major SWR routes (e.g., Bengaluru\u2013Dharwad, Mysuru, Guntakal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Existing 110 km\/h zones<\/strong><\/td>\nSelect stretches like Yelahanka\u2013Chikballapur have been upgraded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Mobility enhancement (2025\u201323)<\/strong><\/td>\nMobility up 53%; goods train speeds significantly increased<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
            Festive rush optimizations (2025)<\/strong><\/td>\n55 trains expedited, saving ~30 hours cumulatively of travel time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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            What This Means for Passengers<\/h2>\n
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            • Faster travel on key SWR corridors is becoming a reality, with upgrades already in place and more underway.<\/li>\n
            • Increased punctuality and smoother operations, especially in the goods transport segment, reflect better network efficiency.<\/li>\n
            • During peak seasons, proactive schedule optimizations offer tangible time savings for travelers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              Would you like more specifics\u2014like exact speeds, updated timetables, or status on the 130 km\/h upgrade rollout? Happy to dig deeper!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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