Hubballi Special Trains: Special direct trains will run from Hubballi on Holi and Ugadi, know the route, time and

News India Live, Digital Desk: Railways has announced to run special direct trains for the passengers of Hubli and Dharwad to reduce the crowd during the upcoming festivals of Holi and Ugadi 2026. South Western Railways (SWR) has started special services from Hubballi (SSS Hubballi) to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and Bihar in view of the additional number of passengers.1. Major Special Train Routes from Hubli Train NumberRouteDepartureFrequency07301/07302Hubli – Bengaluru (SMVT) at 08:30 PM 3 days a week (till Holi)06563/06564 Bengaluru – Hubli – Dhanbad at 07:30 AM (YPR From)Every Saturday (21 Feb – 25 April)07335/07336Hubli – Dadar (Mumbai) 02:45 pm Daily (for Holi and Ugadi)03251/03252Bengaluru – Hubli – Danapur (Bihar) 11:25 pm (From SMVT)Daily (25 Feb – 18 March)2. Important Dates: Holi Special: These trains are being operated mainly between 25 February to 20 March 2026. Ugadi Special: To account for the rush around Ugadi (20 March 2026), the frequency of many trains has been extended till the first week of April.3. Major StoppagesThese trains running from Hubli will mainly stop at these stations:North direction: Dharwad, Londa, Belagavi, Miraj, Pune, Kalyan, and Vasai Road.South/East direction: Gadag, Koppal, Hospet, Bellary, and Bengaluru (Yesvantpur/SMVT).4. Train Composition: All classes of coaches have been included in these special trains for the convenience of passengers: 20 to 23 Coaches: It will have a mix of AC 2-tier, AC 3-tier, Sleeper Class and General Second Class coaches. Special Security: Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at Hubli and Dharwad stations during festivals to control the crowd.5. Ticket Booking and AdvicePassengers can book tickets for these trains through the IRCTC website, app or at the railway station counters. Since these may be ‘Special Fare’ trains, the fare may be slightly higher than normal trains.