Several Daytime Trains to Remain Cancelled from June to November 2025
Mangaluru, May 17—The South Western Railway has announced the suspension of several daytime train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru for 154 days starting June 1, 2025. The move is part of the ongoing railway electrification project on the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section.
Complete List of Affected Train Services
According to the official notification, the following train services will remain cancelled during the specified period:- Yeshvantpur–Mangaluru Gomateshwara Express (Saturdays): Cancelled from May 31 to November 1
- Mangaluru–Yeshvantpur Weekly Express (Sundays): Cancelled from June 1 to November 2
- Yeshvantpur–Mangaluru Tri-weekly Express (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays): Cancelled from June 1 to August 30
- Mangaluru–Yeshvantpur Tri-weekly Express (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays): Cancelled from June 2 to August 31
- Yeshvantpur–Karwar Tri-weekly Express (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays): Cancelled from June 2 to October 31
- Karwar–Yeshvantpur Tri-weekly Express (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays): Cancelled from June 3 to November 1
Public Reaction and Concerns
Passenger associations and travel committees have voiced strong concern over the large-scale cancellations. They criticised the lack of prior consultation with stakeholders and the absence of alternative travel arrangements for daily and weekly commuters.Local travel groups are urging the railway authorities to reconsider the suspension plan or implement parallel solutions to minimise disruption to public movement.
The railway authorities have yet to respond to these demands, and no interim measures have been announced.
Background
The electrification of the Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road section is part of a broader initiative to modernise and improve the efficiency of railway services across Karnataka. However, suspending crucial daytime services has sparked dissatisfaction among passengers who rely heavily on these routes for business and personal travel.Affected travellers are advised to check official railway announcements and explore alternative modes of transport during this period.