Two More Bengaluru MEMU trains to Ashokapuram from March 1

In a significant move to improve rail connectivity of South Mysuru, remaining two pairs of MEMU train services from KSR Bengaluru will now operate till Ashokapuram Railway Station starting March 1, 2025. This extension follows the successful launch of two other MEMU pairs on February 16, 2025, marking a major step in easing commuter traffic at Mysuru Junction.

The much-awaited early morning & Early evening MEMU service To and From between Ashokapuram and KSR Bengaluru will also commence on March 1, addressing long-standing demands from passengers. The Railway Board had earlier approved the extension of eight pairs of trains to the newly remodeled Ashokapuram Railway Station, with four MEMU pairs now operational and the remaining four expected to launch by April 2025.

Newly extended MEMU Train Timings:

1. Train 66579/80 KSR Bengaluru – Ashokapuram MEMU:
   • 66579 departs KSR Bengaluru at 02:05 AM, reaching Mysuru at 05:10 AM, Chamarajapuram at 05:20 AM and Ashokapuram at 05:30 AM.
   • 66580 departs Ashokapuram at 10:25 PM, reaching Chamarajapuram at 10:30 PM, Mysuru at 10:40 PM and KSR Bengaluru at 02:30 AM.
2. Train 66553/54 KSR Bengaluru – Ashokapuram MEMU:
   • 66553 departs KSR Bengaluru at 07:00 PM, reaching Mysuru at 09:55 PM, Chamarajapuram at 10:05 PM and Ashokapuram at 10:15 PM.
   • 66554 departs Ashokapuram at 05:45 AM, reaching Chamarajapuram at 05:49 AM Mysuru at 06:00 AM and KSR Bengaluru at 09:15 AM.

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Earlier extended MEMU Train Timings:

1. Train 06525/26 KSR Bengaluru – Ashokapuram MEMU:
   • 06525 departs from KSR Bengaluru at 04:45 PM, reaches Mysuru at 07:25 PM, and arrives at Ashokapuram at 07:45 PM.
   • 06526 departs Ashokapuram at 08:05 PM, reaches Mysuru at 08:20 PM, and arrives at KSR Bengaluru at 11:25 PM.
2. Train 66551/52 KSR Bengaluru – Ashokapuram MEMU:
   • 66551 departs from KSR Bengaluru at 09:15 AM, reaches Mysuru at 12:25 PM, and arrives at Ashokapuram at 01:30 PM.
   • 66552 departs Ashokapuram at 01:40 PM, reaches Mysuru at 01:50 PM, and arrives at KSR Bengaluru at 05:05 PM.

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The Ashokapuram Railway Station has undergone a ₹29.09 crore upgrade, featuring six platforms, an extended foot overbridge, and improved facilities. These enhancements aim to reduce congestion at Mysuru Junction and streamline train operations.

Published – February 28, 2025 11:19 pm IST