To manage the surge in passenger traffic during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2025, South Western Railway (SWR) has launched a one-trip special express train service between SSS Hubballi and Karaikkudi Junction in Tamil Nadu. This special train aims to provide seamless travel for passengers during the holiday period. Additionally, the weekly Hubballi-Rameswaram special train service has been extended to Ramanathapuram.Sudeep Stands Up for Street Dogs... Kichcha Appeals Through Tweet!
will depart from Hubballi on August 14, 2025 (Thursday) at 4:00 PM and arrive in Karaikkudi the next day (August 15) at 11:00 AM. Covering a distance of 986 km in 19 hours, the train will maintain an average speed of 51.89 km/h Empire Restaurant Chicken Kebab Issue: FSSAI Issues Notice to Empire, Declares Kebabs Unsafe! If Branded Kebabs Are Like This, What About the Rest?
will depart from Karaikkudi on August 15, 2025 (Friday) at 6:45 PM and reach Hubballi the following day (August 16) at 2:40 PM.The train will stop at Haveri, Harihar, Davanagere, Birur, Arsikere, Tumakuru, Chikkabanavara, SMVT Bengaluru, Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet, Salem, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchchirappalli, and Pudukkottai in both directions, connecting key locations in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for passenger convenience.
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The special train comprises 17 coaches: 1 AC 2-Tier, 1 AC 3-Tier, 10 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class, and 2 SLR/D (Seating cum Luggage Rake/Disabled) coaches. It offers seating options in AC, Sleeper, and General classes, catering to diverse passenger needs. Reservations are open through Southern Railway, with ticket booking available on the IRCTC website.BCCI Objects to ACC Annual Meeting in Dhaka, Urges Change of Venue
Additionally, due to operational constraints, the weekly Train No. 07355/07356 SSS Hubballi-Rameswaram-SSS Hubballi Express Special has been extended to Ramanathapuram instead of Rameswaram. Originally scheduled until August 30, 2025, the service (Train No. 07355) has been extended for four additional trips until September 27, 2025, and Train No. 07356 for four trips from September 7 to September 28, 2025.300 km/h Kamikaze Drones by BITS Pilani Students: A Boost for Indian Army’s Self-Reliant Defense!
Passengers are advised to book tickets in advance and check the train’s live running status on platforms like Adani One or RailYatri. This special train service strengthens connectivity between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu during the Independence Day celebrations.