Good news for people planning Rishikesh trip; new train from South Indian state via Agra to start journey on 19th June

BENGALURU: Indian Railways is all set to start a direct train service connecting Bengaluru in Karnataka and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The train services will start on June 19, 2025. The train number is 06597/ 06598. This will be very beneficial for travellers wishing to go to Uttarakhand. This service will help connect the North Indian states with the South Indian states.

Yeshwantpur - Rishikesh Express Special (06597) will depart Yeshwantpur at 7 am on June 19, 26 and July 3 and reach Rishikesh at 10.20 am the next day. On June 21, 28 and July 5, train number 06598 will depart Rishikesh at 5.55 pm and return to Yeshwantpur at 7.45 pm the next day. The train will pass through major cities like Nagpur, Bhopal, Agra and Haridwar.

The train offers a variety of amenities to suit different passengers, including AC First Class, AC Two Tier, AC Three Tier, Sleeper Class and General Unreserved coaches. Onboard catering services and e-catering options will be available on the train. The train has large windows to allow passengers to enjoy the scenic views.

The maximum speed of the train will be 130 kmph. Tickets for the Yeshwantpur - Rishikesh Express Special can be booked through the official website of Indian Railways or through railway ticket counters.