South Western Railway is all set for the Christmas rush with a special express train running between Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru and Belagavi. The Train No. 06503 SMVT Bengaluru–Belagavi Express Special departs from Bengaluru at 7 p.m. on December 24 and reaches Belagavi at 8:25 a.m. the next day. On the return, Train No. 06504 leaves Belagavi at 5:30 p.m. on December 28, arriving back in Bengaluru at 5 a.m. the following day. The train will halt at key stations including Tumakuru, Arsikere, Birur, Davangere, Harihar, SMM Haveri, SSS Hubballi, Dharwad, Alnavar, Londa, and Khanapur. This special service runs with 23 coaches, featuring two AC 2-tier, three AC 3-tier, eleven Sleeper Class, five General Second Class, and two SLR/D coaches. The setup aims to provide passengers with a comfortable journey during the busy holiday season.