Indian Railways have started special trains to enable passengers to go from one city to another for COVID duration. These trains are rajdhani like trains and will be having only air conditioned classes. Only confirmed seats will be allotted in these trains. No waiting list or RAC tickets will be issued. No concessional fare allowed. Also Tatkal and Premium Tatkal quota booking wont be permitted in these trains. The passengers travelling on the train will be screened for coronavirus and those found asymptomatic will be allowed to travel.Railway board has also added that it will be mandatory for all the passengers to keep his or her mouth covered by a face cover. 7 covid trains run from Bengaluru to Balharshah - Yesvantpur Danapur SF Puja Special (03210), Yesvantpur Patliputra SF Festival Special (03252), Yesvantpur Prayagraj Festival Special (04134), Karnataka Sampark Kranti SF Festival Special (Via Ballari) (06249), KSR Bengaluru Danapur Clone COVID 19 Special (06509), Banaswadi Patna Humsafar Puja Special (03254) and Kongu SF Festival Special (06077).
Bengaluru to Balharshah Yesvantpur Danapur SF Puja Special (03210) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 7 stoppages.
Bengaluru to Balharshah Yesvantpur Patliputra SF Festival Special (03252) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 13 stoppages.
Bengaluru to Balharshah Yesvantpur Prayagraj Festival Special (04134) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 7 stoppages.
Bengaluru to Balharshah Karnataka Sampark Kranti SF Festival Special (Via Ballari) (06249) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 13 stoppages.
Bengaluru to Balharshah KSR Bengaluru Danapur Clone COVID 19 Special (06509) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at .
Bengaluru to Balharshah Banaswadi Patna Humsafar Puja Special (03254) departs from Krishnarajapuram station (KJM) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at .
Bengaluru to Balharshah Kongu SF Festival Special (06077) departs from Krishnarajapuram station (KJM) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at .
Rajdhani express are premium category trains by the Indian Railways that redefines luxury travelling in India. It is a fully air-conditioned train which connects country capital (Delhi) with state capitals. That is why they are called 'Rajdhani' which translates to 'Capital' in English. These train runs at very high speed and therefore it usually takes least time to reach destination compared to other trains on the same route. Mumbai rajdhani is the fastest rajdhani train which attains a maximum speed of 140 kmph on some stretch. Rajdhani Express offers catering facilities inside the train the fare of which is included in ticket fare. Rajdhani trains have 3 classes - First AC (1A), AC II-tier (2A) and AC III-tier (3A) only and they are coupled with LHB coaches that have higher safety features. The ticket fare for Rajdhani is maximum amongst all trains on the same route and has dynamic fare (Flexi Fare) system. Waitlisted passengers are strictly not allowed inside this train. Rajdhani train coaches are usually painted in red with a grey colored strip outside. 2 rajdhani trains run from Bengaluru to Balharshah - KSR Bengaluru Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Special (02691) and KSR Bengaluru Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22691).
Bengaluru to Balharshah KSR Bengaluru Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Special (02691) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 0 stoppages. Bengaluru to Balharshah rajdhani fare is Rs.3820 in First AC, Rs.1595 in Third AC and Rs.2250 in Second AC for this train which includes meal charges also.
Bengaluru to Balharshah KSR Bengaluru Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (22691) departs from Bengaluru City Jn station (SBC) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 0 stoppages. Bengaluru to Balharshah rajdhani fare is Rs.4205 in First AC, Rs.1915 in Third AC and Rs.2570 in Second AC for this train which includes meal charges also. Although Banglore Rajdhani is not the fastest train on this route, but is definitely a favourite choice due to its brand image. Earlier this Rajdhani used to run as train number 22691/2 five days a week and as train number 22693/4 on remaining 2 days a week. But train number 22693/4 has been discontinued and train number 22691/2 is extended to all days of the week effective July 02, 2017. This is the only Rajdhani that has seen numerous changes in days of operations right from the start. Now it has been settled down with operating all days a week.
Duronto express is a newer premium class of train which runs as fast as Rajdhanis. Duronto word comes from restless in Bengali as these trains had no intermediate commercial stops when they started. But since Indian Railways incurred losses for these trains, some technical stops were converted to commercial stops. On some routes (such as Delhi-Kolkata) they take lesser time than corresponding Rajdhani express. Unlike rajdhani some durontos also have non-air conditioned sleeper class. Thus, Duronto trains have classes First AC (1A), AC II-tier, AC III-tier and Sleeper. Bed-rolls in sleeper class of Mixed Duronto Express trains will be supplied to passengers on demand, on payment of stipulated charges. Duronto trains are distinguished by vibrant and colorful vinyl coating on the outer surface of the coaches. 1 duronto train runs from Bengaluru to Balharshah - Yesvantpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express (12213).
Bengaluru to Balharshah Yesvantpur Delhi Sarai Rohilla AC Duronto Express (12213) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 3 stoppages. Bengaluru to Balharshah duronto fare is Rs.4065 in First AC, Rs.1795 in Third AC and Rs.2450 in Second AC for this train which includes meal charges also. Yesvantpur Duronto (12213/14) is the fastest train on this route beating even the Rajdhani on same route. There is a time difference of 1 hour and 20 minutes approx between the Up and Down trains of this Duronto. Yesvantpur railway station is one of the three major railway stations of the Silicon Valley of India - Bengaluru.
Sampark Kranti is a series of express trains in India that connects different states of India to the national capital - New Delhi. Sampark in Hindi means connectivity while Kranti is also a word in Hindi language meaning revolution. Thus these trains have revolutionized the state connectivity with center. These trains have a combination of all the classes - AC, Sleeper and Unreserved coaches. Sampark Kranti trains are for long distance journeys. These trains are named after states and Sampark Kranti train for a particular state has most of the stoppages in that state only. 1 sampark-kranti train runs from Bengaluru to Balharshah - Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (Via Kacheguda) (12649).
Bengaluru to Balharshah Karnataka Sampark Kranti Express (Via Kacheguda) (12649) departs from Yesvantpur Jn station (YPR) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . This train has 4 stoppages. Bengaluru to Balharshah sampark-kranti fare is Rs.3205 in First AC, Rs.1340 in Third AC, Rs.1900 in Second AC and Rs.510 in Sleeper for this train.
Humsafar trains are long distance superfast trains that traverses overnight journeys. This is a new concept by the Indian Railways. Some Humsafar trains also run for more than 24 hours. Keeping in mind the middle class travellers, Humsafar was launched last year by the Former Railway Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu. It has only Third AC class coach and have optional meal service. This train follows dynamic pricing meaning fare increases as the seat availability decreases. However, these trains hold lesser priority than Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. Humsafar trains are equipped with modern day amenities and enhanced safety features. There are CCTV cameras fitted in every coach of Humsafar trains and there are charging points for each berth. One can also see current running speed of train on the LEDs fitted above doors. These trains are characterized by beautiful graffiti paint with vibrant sky blue color on outer surface of coaches. 1 humsafar train runs from Bengaluru to Balharshah - Banaswadi Patna Humsafar Express (22354).
Bengaluru to Balharshah Banaswadi Patna Humsafar Express (22354) departs from Krishnarajapuram station (KJM) at and arrives Balharshah station (BPQ) at . Bengaluru to Balharshah humsafar fare is Rs.1680 in Third AC for this train.
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