In a major development designed to enhance long distance travel options, Indian Railways has converted the special train running between Danapur in Bihar and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru in Karnataka into a regular daily express service. This upgrade replaces the temporary special train schedule with a permanent train number assignment, creating a dependable transit corridor connecting North and South India across seven states.
Regular Service Status and New Train Numbers
According to details released by railway authorities, the service previously ran as special train numbers 03251 and 03252. Following consistent demand from passengers travelling along the East Central and South Western railway networks, Indian Railways has converted it into a regular train under numbers 22365 and 22366. Regular operations from Danapur commenced on September 1, while returning services from SMVT Bengaluru begin on September 3. The service will operate every single day of the week in both directions.
Key En-Route Stations Across Seven States
The train traverses Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Scheduled stoppages in both directions include Ara Junction, Buxar, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Satna, Jabalpur, Itarsi Junction, Nagpur Junction, Sevagram, Chandrapur, Balharshah, Warangal, Vijayawada Junction, Ongole, Gudur Junction, Perambur, Katpadi Junction, Jolarpettai Junction, Bangarapet Junction, and Whitefield before reaching SMVT Bengaluru.
Complete Schedule for Train 22365 (Danapur to SMVT Bengaluru)
The journey details for Train 22365 originating from Danapur are as follows
- Danapur: Departure 14:45
- Ara Junction: Arrival 15:16, Departure 15:18
- Buxar: Arrival 16:13, Departure 16:15
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction: Arrival 17:53, Departure 18:00
- Prayagraj Chheoki: Arrival 20:25, Departure 20:27
- Satna: Arrival 00:10 (Day 2), Departure 00:15
- Jabalpur: Arrival 03:25, Departure 03:35
- Itarsi Junction: Arrival 07:20, Departure 07:30
- Nagpur Junction: Arrival 12:05, Departure 12:10
- Sevagram: Arrival 13:20, Departure 13:22
- Chandrapur: Arrival 15:05, Departure 15:08
- Balharshah: Arrival 16:00, Departure 16:05
- Warangal: Arrival 19:00, Departure 19:02
- Vijayawada Junction: Arrival 23:35, Departure 23:45
- Ongole: Arrival 01:28 (Day 3), Departure 01:30
- Gudur Junction: Arrival 04:53, Departure 04:55
- Perambur: Arrival 07:55, Departure 08:00
- Katpadi Junction: Arrival 09:50, Departure 10:00
- Jolarpettai Junction: Arrival 11:35, Departure 11:40
- Bangarapet Junction: Arrival 12:40, Departure 12:42
- Whitefield: Arrival 13:20, Departure 13:22
- SMVT Bengaluru: Final Arrival 14:30
Complete Schedule for Train 22366 (SMVT Bengaluru to Danapur)
The returning timetable for Train 22366 originating from SMVT Bengaluru is as follows
- SMVT Bengaluru: Departure 23:50
- Whitefield: Arrival 00:13, Departure 00:15
- Bangarapet Junction: Arrival 00:53, Departure 00:55
- Jolarpettai Junction: Arrival 02:20, Departure 02:25
- Katpadi Junction: Arrival 03:50, Departure 04:00
- Perambur / Chennai: Arrival 05:55, Departure 06:00
- Gudur Junction: Arrival 09:53, Departure 09:55
- Ongole: Arrival 11:58, Departure 12:00
- Vijayawada Junction: Arrival 14:55, Departure 15:05
- Warangal: Arrival 18:18, Departure 18:20
- Balharshah: Arrival 21:35, Departure 21:40
- Chandrapur: Arrival 22:02, Departure 22:05
- Sevagram: Arrival 23:51, Departure 23:53
- Nagpur Junction: Arrival 01:00, Departure 01:05
- Itarsi Junction: Arrival 05:50, Departure 06:00
- Jabalpur: Arrival 09:00, Departure 09:10
- Satna: Arrival 13:00, Departure 13:05
- Prayagraj Chheoki: Arrival 17:30, Departure 17:32
- Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction: Arrival 20:58, Departure 21:05
- Buxar: Arrival 22:10, Departure 22:12
- Ara Junction: Arrival 23:01, Departure 23:03
- Danapur: Final Arrival 00:15
