Panchaganga Express: Kabaka Puttur Station Hit by Digital Display Issues

 Railway Users Complain of Missing Train Information at Kabaka Puttur Station

Puttur, June 19, 2025: Passengers at Kabaka Puttur railway station in Karnataka are facing inconvenience due to the lack of timely updates and coach position details for the Train No. 16596 Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express. The issue was highlighted by the Puttur-Subrahmanya Rail Users (@putturrail ) on X, urging the Indian Railways to address the glitch in the digital display board.

The complaint, posted on June 17, 2025, at 18:06 UTC, included images showing a malfunctioning display board that failed to show essential information such as train arrival announcements and coach positions. The post tagged

@RailwaySeva

and

@DrmMys

, seeking immediate action to resolve the issue. The station, located on the South Western Railway (SWR) zone, serves as a crucial halt for the Panchaganga Express, which connects Karwar and KSR Bengaluru.

Passengers were seen waiting at the platform, with the digital clock displaying 23:03, indicating late-night delays that could have been better managed with proper updates. The rail users' group emphasized the need for reliable information to ensure passenger convenience, especially at a station categorized as NSG-5 with limited platforms.

Railway authorities have yet to respond to the complaint as of the latest update. Regular travelers have expressed frustration over recurring technical issues, urging the Railways to upgrade infrastructure and ensure real-time updates. This incident follows a series of complaints about digital display malfunctions across smaller stations in the region.

The Puttur-Subrahmanya Rail Users continue to advocate for improved services, with the community awaiting a swift resolution to restore confidence in the railway network.

Check Tweet Here:

@RailwaySeva, no announcement or coach position is being displayed on the digital display board for Train No. 16596 Karwar–KSR Bengaluru Panchaganga Express, which is yet to arrive at Kabaka Puttur. Kindly take necessary action.@DrmMys pic.twitter.com/xEKYm84xKf

— Puttur-Subrahmanya Rail Users (@putturrail) June 17, 2025 

Keywords: Kabaka Puttur, Train 16596, Panchaganga Express, Railway Seva, South Western Railway, digital display board, train updates, passenger inconvenience, Karnataka railways, Puttur-Subrahmanya Rail Users,