South Western Railway cancels 26 train services in October amid Dasara travel surge

South Western Railway has announced the cancellation of 26 round-trip services on the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Karwar day train routes during October. The move comes despite the month coinciding with peak Dasara travel season, when passenger demand typically surges.

The cancellations will affect commuters and holiday travellers relying on these services. The railway has not excluded a dedicated week during the height of the festival season from the cancellation plan, drawing criticism from regular users and travel-dependent communities.