Dasara festival: Special trains between Arsikere and Mysuru

Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu South Western Railway (SWR) will operate unreserved DEMU special trains between Arsikere Junction and Mysuru Junction from October 19 to 21 to clear the extra rush of passengers during the Dasara festival.Train No. 06223, Arsikere–Mysuru Unreserved DEMU Special, will operate on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, departing from Arsikere at 2.30 p.m. and arriving in Mysuru at 7 pm. The eight-coach train will run on all three days.In the return direction, Train No. 06224, Mysuru–Arsikere Unreserved DEMU Special, will depart from Mysuru at 7.30 p.m. and reach Arsikere at 11.45 p.m. on the same days.The trains will stop at Habanghatta, Bageshapura, Hassan, Mavinkere, Holenarsipur, Annechakanahalli, Sravanur, Mandagere, Birahalli, Akkihebbalu, Hosa Agrahara, Arjunahalli, Hampapura, Krishnarajanagara, Dornahalli, Sagarkatte, Kallur Yadahalli, Krishnaraja Sagara and Belagula stations, according to a press release from Dr Manjunath Kanamadi, Chief Public Relations Officer, SWR, Hubballi.SWR has urged passengers to make use of the special train services. Published - October 18, 2026 10:59 am IST