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SWR runs special trains for Hasanamba festival devotees
South Western Railway has launched two special train services from Bengaluru and Arsikere to Hassan for the annual Hasanamba Devi festival. The services will run from 29 October to 11 November, aiming to manage the surge in passenger traffic.
Over 23 lakh devotees visited the shrine in 2025, and a similar or larger turnout is expected this year. The KSR Bengaluru-Hassan special (train numbers 06573 and 06574) will make 14 trips in both directions, with a rake of 21 coaches.
The second special will run from Arsikere to Hassan. The arrangement is intended to regulate the additional volume of travellers and provide smoother journeys during the festival period.
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The special trains address a predictable annual spike in pilgrim traffic to Hassan, where over 23 lakh devotees gathered last year. The 14-trip schedule from Bengaluru suggests the railway expects heavy demand from the state capital. The second service from Arsikere, a key junction, will serve passengers from other districts. While the railway has planned for the rush, actual turnout may exceed projections, testing the adequacy of the additional capacity. The services end on 11 November, after which regular schedules resume.
Source: thehansindia.com
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