Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express

The SMVT Bengaluru - Howrah SF Express formerly the Howrah - Yesvantpur Superfast express, is a Superfast train belonging to the South Eastern Railway zone that runs daily between Howrah Junction and Bengaluru in India.

On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst train accident in decades, with 296 fatalities.

Service
The service has an average speed of 57 km/h and covers 1960 km in an average time of 34h 40m.

Route and stations served
Major stops:
 * Kharagpur Junction
 * Balasore
 * Cuttack Junction
 * Bhubaneswar
 * Khurda Road Junction
 * Vizianagaram Junction
 * Visakhapatnam Junction (where the train reverses direction)
 * Visakhapatnam Junction
 * Eluru
 * Vijayawada Junction
 * Tirupati
 * Katpadi Junction

Coach composite
The train consists of 22 LHB coaches:
 * 2 AC II Tier
 * 5 AC III Tier
 * 3 AC III Tier Economy
 * 7 Sleeper Coaches
 * 2 General Unreserved
 * 1 Seating cum Luggage Rake
 * 1 Pantry Car

Trains are hauled by Santragachi Electric Loco Shed based WAP-4 electric locomotives.

Accidents and incidents
On June 2, 2023, a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha. A Coromandel Express service collided with a freight train, which derailed; the Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express then collided with the debris. The accident occurred just before reaching Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district of Odisha state.