Kanpur Central–SMVT Bengaluru Special 04131 starts 4 October: schedule, stops and coach mix
Train 04131 is a scheduled Sunday special from Kanpur Central to SMVT Bengaluru from 4 October to 15 November 2026. It leaves at 4:30 PM and is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM on the third day; this guide lists the stops, return pattern and coach mix without making fare or berth-availability claims.
- Train 04131 is scheduled to leave Kanpur Central at 4:30 PM IST every Sunday from 4 October through 15 November 2026, a total of seven services.
- Its first departure is Sunday, 4 October; the scheduled arrival at SMVT Bengaluru is 6:30 PM IST on Tuesday, 6 October, the third day—not the same day.
- The scheduled route runs via Katpadi and Jolarpettai and includes Prayagraj, Satna, Itarsi, Nagpur, Vijayawada, Nellore, Renigunta, Krishnarajapuram and other listed stops.
- The announced formation has one AC two-tier coach, two AC three-tier coaches, nine sleeper coaches, nine general second-class coaches and two Divyangjan-friendly second-class luggage/brake vans.
- Return train 04132 is scheduled to leave SMVT Bengaluru at 7:10 AM on Wednesdays from 7 October through 18 November and reach Kanpur Central at 3:45 AM on the third day.
- This is a scheduled special train, not a permanent service. Check official live channels for berth inventory, fare, platform, running status and any disruption before travel.
04131 Kanpur Central–SMVT Bengaluru Special: the direct answer
**Train No. 04131 is a scheduled special train, not a permanent new daily service.** It is scheduled to leave **Kanpur Central at 4:30 PM IST on Sundays from 4 October to 15 November 2026** and reach **SMVT Bengaluru at 6:30 PM IST on the third day**. For its first run, that means a Sunday, 4 October departure and a Tuesday, 6 October scheduled arrival. It is not a same-day Bengaluru service. [1]
Southern Railway says the train runs via **Katpadi and Jolarpettai** and was notified to clear extra Puja-season passenger rush. The release sets out seven outward services, all scheduled calls and the coach formation. The useful decision is whether a Sunday departure and Tuesday-evening arrival suit the journey, rather than whether this represents a permanent timetable.
These are scheduled details, not a live operational promise. The timetable does not establish a platform, a current fare, an empty berth, a waiting-list position or an on-time arrival. Before booking or travelling, use official live railway channels—IRCTC for the booking flow and RailOne or NTES for train-running information—to check the current position.
Dates and operating pattern: seven Sunday outward services
The first 04131 departure is **16:30 on Sunday, 4 October 2026**. The official notice says the special will leave every Sunday through **15 November**, giving **seven** scheduled outward trips: 4, 11, 18 and 25 October; then 1, 8 and 15 November. Each runs from Kanpur Central to SMVT Bengaluru. [1]
The third-day wording matters when arranging pickups or onward connections. “18:30 hrs, the third day” means that the 4 October service is scheduled to arrive at SMVT Bengaluru at 6:30 PM on 6 October. Later Sunday departures likewise have a Tuesday evening scheduled arrival. All times in this guide are IST.
NDTV Travel and Travel + Leisure India independently identify the 4 October Sunday 4:30 PM start and the paired Wednesday return. They are corroborating reports; Southern Railway remains the controlling source for the exact stop times and the coach mix. [2] [3]
04131 stops and scheduled times from Kanpur to SMVT Bengaluru
The table gives Southern Railway’s scheduled stopping pattern for the outward journey. Times after midnight move to the next calendar day: after Manikpur, calls are on Monday; after Warangal, calls are on Tuesday. An arrival/departure pair is a scheduled halt. Kanpur Central is the origin and SMVT Bengaluru is the destination. [1]
| Scheduled time (04131) | Station | |---|---| | 16:30 Sunday, departure | Kanpur Central | | 17:38 / 17:40 | Fatehpur | | 20:20 / 20:30 | Prayagraj | | 21:43 / 21:45 | Shankargarh | | 23:03 / 23:05 | Dabhaura | | 23:53 / 23:55 | Manikpur | | 00:50 / 00:55 Monday | Satna | | 02:30 / 02:40 | Katni | | 03:55 / 04:00 | Madan Mahal | | 07:40 / 07:50 | Itarsi | | 15:50 / 15:55 | Nagpur | | 19:55 / 20:00 | Balharshah | | 20:50 / 20:52 | Sirpur Kaghaznagar | | 21:20 / 21:22 | Bellampalli | | 21:35 / 21:37 | Manchiryal | | 23:35 / 23:40 | Warangal | | 00:45 / 00:47 Tuesday | Khammam | | 03:35 / 03:45 | Vijayawada | | 04:45 / 04:47 | Chirala | | 05:18 / 05:20 | Ongole | | 06:35 / 06:37 | Nellore | | 09:20 / 09:30 | Renigunta | | 12:05 / 12:10 | Katpadi | | 13:43 / 13:45 | Jolarpettai | | 14:43 / 14:45 | Bangarapet | | 16:23 / 16:25 | Krishnarajapuram | | 18:30 Tuesday, arrival | SMVT Bengaluru |
A scheduled stop is not a real-time tracker. It cannot guarantee the platform, a halt duration or actual arrival on the day. Recheck live status close to departure and before going to an intermediate station to meet the train.
04132 return service: Wednesday morning from SMVT Bengaluru
The paired return is **Train No. 04132, SMVT Bengaluru–Kanpur Central Special**. It is scheduled to leave **SMVT Bengaluru at 7:10 AM on Wednesdays from 7 October to 18 November 2026**, again for seven services. The first return is scheduled to depart Wednesday, 7 October and reach Kanpur Central at **3:45 AM on Friday, 9 October**, the third day. [1]
The return follows the listed corridor in reverse via Jolarpettai and Katpadi. Its advertised major calls include Krishnarajapuram, Bangarapet, Jolarpettai, Katpadi, Renigunta, Nellore, Vijayawada, Nagpur, Itarsi, Satna and Prayagraj before Kanpur Central. NDTV Travel also reports the 7 October, 07:10 first return. [2]
For a round trip, treat the Sunday outward and Wednesday return as distinct services. A Tuesday evening arrival at SMVT Bengaluru does not, by itself, establish a Wednesday return berth, ticket option or platform. Those are live questions for the official railway systems on the relevant date.
Coach mix: AC, sleeper, general and Divyangjan-friendly vans
Southern Railway lists a **23-coach formation** for the 04131/04132 special: **one AC two-tier coach, two AC three-tier coaches, nine sleeper-class coaches, nine general second-class coaches, and two second-class coaches described as Divyangjan-friendly luggage-cum-brake vans**. [1]
That confirms that the scheduled special has AC two-tier, AC three-tier, sleeper and general second-class accommodation in the announced composition. It does **not** establish which coach number will be attached on a particular departure, whether a class has a berth, the fare for a station pair or the facilities assigned to a ticket. Those details belong to the live booking and operational record.
The two vans should be described precisely as the source describes them: Divyangjan-friendly second-class luggage-cum-brake vans. The release does not publish a broader accessibility-service policy, boarding procedure, station-assistance arrangement or allocation rule. Passengers who need assistance should seek current official guidance rather than infer it from the coach formation alone.
How to plan without assuming a berth, fare or live running status
Begin with the direction and train number: **04131** is Kanpur Central to SMVT Bengaluru on Sundays; **04132** is the return from SMVT Bengaluru on Wednesdays. Compare your intended boarding and alighting stations against the scheduled table and include the calendar day as well as the clock time in any pickup, hotel or onward-plan calculation. This is especially important on a journey that crosses two nights.
Next, check the official booking flow for the exact date, station pair and class. This guide deliberately makes **no claim about fare, ticket stock, wait-list position, confirmation prospects or berth availability**. A scheduled service can have different inventory by date, boarding point and class; an announcement is not a completed booking.
Finally, recheck shortly before travel. Use the latest official source for running status, platform and disruption notices, and retain the instructions issued with a booked ticket. If a current railway instruction differs from a static timetable or news article, follow the current instruction. The same approach is valuable for any advance travel plan, including Reddy News’ guide to [Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry for Indians](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/lifestyle/thailand-30-day-visa-free-entry-indians-september-2026/).
Related October planning guides and source note
This is a route-specific rail schedule guide, rather than a generic festival-train list. For other practical October planning reads, see the [Delhi Zoo Wildlife Week 2026 access and registration guide](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/lifestyle/delhi-zoo-wildlife-week-2026-activities-free-entry-registrations/) and the wider [Lifestyle section](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/lifestyle/). For national public-service reporting beyond travel, visit the [India section](https://metalscommoditytrading.com/india/). These cover separate subjects and do not replace the official 04131 timetable.
Southern Railway Release 367/2026-27 is the primary source for each date range, scheduled time, stop and coach-composition claim above. NDTV Travel and Travel + Leisure India independently corroborate the first outward service, first return and core route. The sources were re-opened on 1 October 2026. The announcement is useful through the stated final services, but passengers should refresh against official live systems on their actual travel day.
Reader guide
Article questions, answered
Short answers to common reader questions based on the reporting above.
When does Train 04131 first leave Kanpur Central?
The first scheduled 04131 departure is Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 4:30 PM IST. Southern Railway says the special then runs on Sundays through 15 November, for seven outward services. [1]
When is 04131 scheduled to reach SMVT Bengaluru?
It is scheduled to arrive at 6:30 PM IST on the third day. For the first 4 October departure, that is Tuesday, 6 October—not Sunday night or Monday. Live running can differ, so check official status before travel. [1]
What are the principal stops on the Kanpur Central–SMVT Bengaluru special?
The full official list includes Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Satna, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah, Warangal, Vijayawada, Nellore, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Krishnarajapuram and other stops shown in the schedule table. [1]
What coaches are listed for 04131?
Southern Railway lists one AC two-tier coach, two AC three-tier coaches, nine sleeper coaches, nine general second-class coaches and two Divyangjan-friendly second-class luggage-cum-brake vans. This formation does not confirm a berth, fare or coach number for a particular date. [1]
When does return train 04132 leave SMVT Bengaluru?
Train 04132 is scheduled to leave SMVT Bengaluru at 7:10 AM on Wednesdays from 7 October through 18 November 2026. Its first return reaches Kanpur Central at a scheduled 3:45 AM on Friday, 9 October, the third day. [1]
Are fares or berths available on the 04131 special?
This schedule does not claim either. Fares, berth inventory, wait-list position, platform and live running status are date-specific live information; check official booking and railway-status channels before paying or travelling.
Sources and further reading
These references support the factual context used in this article. Links open the original publisher.
- Special Trains between Kanpur Central and SMVT Bengaluru — Release 367/2026-27Southern Railway / Indian Railways · accessed 2026-10-01T05:24:52+05:30
- Diwali 2026: Check List Of Festival Special Trains, Routes, Stops And TimingsNDTV Travel · accessed 2026-10-01T05:24:52+05:30
- Indian Railways Announces Special Trains Ahead Of Diwali & Chhath Puja 2026Travel + Leisure India · accessed 2026-10-01T05:24:53+05:30
