# Howrah-Bengaluru Superfast Express cancelled on Nov 1 and 3

2026-10-31T22:16:22+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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Two Superfast Express trains between Howrah and SMVT Bengaluru have been cancelled due to operational constraints, the railways announced. Train No. 12863 Howrah-SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express, due to depart Howrah on 1 November 2026, has been cancelled. Train No. 12864 SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, scheduled to leave SMVT Bengaluru on 3 November 2026, has also been cancelled. The cancellation applies only to the two specified journeys. No further details about the operational reasons were provided in the railway notification. Passengers holding tickets for these trains are advised to check for refund or alternate arrangements.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The railway notification names no alternative service for the 1 and 3 November dates, leaving passengers with confirmed bookings to seek refunds or rebook on other trains. The phrase ‘operational constraints’ is a standard railway classification that covers crew shortages, maintenance work or rolling stock issues, none of which are specified here. The cancellation affects a single pair of Superfast Express services, not the entire route, so other Howrah-Bengaluru trains are presumably running. No restoration date has been announced.

## Coverage

- thebengalurulive.com <https://thebengalurulive.com/howrah-bengaluru-november-1-and-bengaluru-howrah-november-3-trains-cancelled/>
  Straight factual reporting of railway notification, no commentary.

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