Early Arrival at Belagavi
In a bid to enhance passenger experience, South Western Railway (SWR) has decided to reduce the journey hours of the popular 20653 Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru – Belagavi Superfast Express train by 50 minutes. The key change comes in the form of an early arrival at Belagavi.
Schedule Adjustment
Commencing from March 21, 2024, the 20653 KSR Bengaluru – Belagavi Superfast Express will undergo a schedule adjustment. Instead of its usual arrival time of 07:35 Hours, the train will now reach Belagavi at 06:45 Hours, providing commuters with a revised and more convenient timetable.
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Reduced Journey Duration
One of the most significant enhancements is the noteworthy reduction in journey time. The 20653 Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru – Belagavi SF Express, covering a 610 kilometer route, will now complete its journey in just 9 hours and 45 minutes instead of 10 hours and 35 minutes. This improvement ensures a faster and more efficient travel experience for passengers.
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The details are as follows :
Train No 20653 KSR Bengaluru – Belagavi SF Express:
| Stations | Existing Timings | Revised Timings |
|---|---|---|
| KSR Bengaluru | 09:00PM | 09:00PM |
| Yasvanthpur | 09:12PM | 09:12PM |
| Tumakuru | 10:02PM | 09:53PM |
| Arsikere | 11:20PM | 11:10PM |
| Davangere | 01:20AM | 01:10AM |
| SSS Hubballi | 04:30AM | 03:45AM |
| Dharwad | 04:50AM | 04:07AM |
| Belagavi | 07:35AM | 06:45AM |
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For those relying on Train No. 20653 Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru – Belagavi Superfast Express, these changes aim to provide a more streamlined and time-efficient transportation option between cities.
To access detailed timings, fare information, and halts, passengers are encouraged to visit http://www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in or download the NTES App.
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It’s more important to speed up the belagavi to Bangalore train, as most of the travellers goes to office after reaching Bangalore.