Travellers using Bengaluru’s SMVT (Sampigehalli/Majestic Vande Metro Terminal) station are advised to expect short‑term changes to services as basic infrastructure upgrading works take place. Central Railway’s Solapur division announced that two special trains will run only as far as Yelahanka station on 3 and 4 January while the maintenance is carried out, and that return services will start from Yelahanka at their scheduled times.
Bengaluru SMVT station upgrade
The Solapur division statement makes clear that the Bedar–SMVT Bengaluru Express (train number 06540), scheduled to depart Bedar on 3 January, and the Gulbarga (Kalaburagi)–SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express (train number 22231), scheduled on 4 January, will terminate at Yelahanka railway station only. Corresponding return services—the SMVT Bengaluru–Gulbarga Vande Bharat Express (22232) and the SMVT Bengaluru–Bedar Express (06539)—will commence from Yelahanka on 4 January at their scheduled departure times.
The temporary change of termini is intended to allow essential upgrades to basic passenger amenities at SMVT station to proceed with minimal disruption. Solapur division officials emphasised that the measure is short term and designed to safeguard passenger convenience while improvement works are completed.
Passengers who intended to board or disembark at SMVT should plan for onward travel to or from Yelahanka. Yelahanka is a well connected suburban hub to the north of Bengaluru city centre with regular local transport links. Travellers are advised to check revised timetables and platform information on the official Indian Railways website or the IRCTC app before leaving for the station, and to allow additional time for transfers.
Railway staff at Yelahanka will assist passengers affected by the change, and the Solapur division has urged travellers to follow signage and public announcements at both origin and alternate stations. Those with reservations for the affected services should monitor SMS and email alerts from Indian Railways for any further updates or changes.
Local commuters and long‑distance passengers may experience minor delays or require alternate arrangements, particularly if they planned connecting journeys from SMVT. Where possible, passengers should seek to board at their originating stations earlier in the day or consider alternative trains that continue to their intended destination without diversion. Refunds or platform changes, if applicable, will be handled as per railway rules.
Infrastructure upgrades at busy terminals are common practice to improve capacity and passenger facilities. While the temporary change to Yelahanka will inconvenience some travellers, the upgrades at SMVT are expected to enhance the station’s amenities and operational resilience once completed.
For the latest information passengers should consult official railway notices from the Central Railway Solapur division, check the Indian Railways enquiry system, or contact station enquiry counters. Advance planning will help ensure journeys remain smooth during the brief period of altered operations.
Key Takeaways:
- Due to infrastructure upgrades at Bengaluru SMVT station, select trains will terminate or originate at Yelahanka on 3 and 4 January.
- Passengers on the Bedar–SMVT and Gulbarga–SMVT services should note revised termini and plan journeys accordingly.
- Central Railway’s Solapur division has issued the notice; travellers should check official schedules and allow extra time.
