Bengaluru: Rail passengers will have to wait longer for the Vistadome coach on the scenic route along Western Ghats and coastal Karnataka. Initially cancelled until Oct 31, South Western Railways have now officially extended the suspension of the tri-weekly Gomteshwara Express, which features Vistadome coaches, until Dec 14.The suspension of the service was announced nearly six months ago due to ongoing electrification work in the ghat section between Sakleshpur and Subramanya Road. The Gomteshwara Express, operated by SWR, is increasingly popular among tourists during the monsoon season due to its unique Vistadome coaches.These coaches, equipped with glass panels on the roof, offer passengers panoramic views of the scenic Western Ghats and coastal Karnataka. Currently, only two trains with Vistadome coaches are in operation under SWR, making the service highly sought after.The suspension of five more trains along the route has been extended. SWR officials said progress has not been as expected, and the zone will implement a four-hour line block from Nov 2 to Dec 15 to fast-track it.Suspended trainsTrain – Cancellation dateYeshwantpur–Mangaluru Junction weekly express — Nov 8 to Dec 13 Mangaluru Junction–Yeshwantpur weekly Express — Nov 9 to Dec 14. Mangaluru Junction–Yeshwantpur tri-weekly express & Yeshwantpur–Karwar tri-weekly express — Nov 3 to Dec 15. Karwar–Yeshwantpur tri-weekly express — Nov 4 to Dec 16.
