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New train to Kolar from today

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Bangalore: A new passenger train from Kolar to Bangalore will be introduced on Thursday, said Mahesh Mangal, Divisional Railway Manager, Bangalore Division.

Mr. Mangal told presspersons here that nearly 15,000 people commute from Bangarpet to Bangalore every day.

Timings

“Earlier, there was no direct train to Bangalore.

“The push-pull passenger train will leave Kolar every day at 6.10 a.m. and reach Cantonment Station at 8.30 a.m.

In the return direction, the train will leave Cantonment station at 5.55 p.m. and reach Kolar at 8.20 p.m.”

He said the train was being introduced on a trial basis for three months. It would have only three coaches.

“The total capacity would be around 250. We will extend the services after three months, if it proves viable in terms of occupancy,” he added.

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