The Railways has decided to extend the temporary augmentation of five additional coaches on the KSR Bengaluru-Karwar Panchaganga Express for one more month.A release from Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) said the addition of two 3-tier AC Economy coaches, two general second class coaches and one sleeper coach on Train No. 16595/596 will continue till August 1 for services originating from Bengaluru and August 2 for services originating from Karwar. With this, the train will run with a total of 19 coaches.Kunigal haltMeanwhile, a release from the South Western Railway said it has decided to continue the temporary stoppage of Panchaganga Express at Kunigal for another three months, till September 30, for the convenience of passengers, the release said. Published - July 03, 2026 07:23 pm IST