Bengaluru–Mangaluru/Karwar day train cancellation during peak Dasara travel season upsets many
South Western Railway announced that it will cancel 26 round‑trip services between Bengaluru and Mangaluru/Karwar for the month of October, except for a week coinciding with the busy Dasara travel period. The decision has drawn criticism from passengers who rely on the trains during the festival season, citing inconvenience and reduced travel options and limited capacity.