[1][2][3] On June 2, 2023, this line was involved in India's worst train accident in decades, with 296 fatalities.

On June 2, 2023, a SMVT Bengaluru—Howrah Superfast Express train was involved in an accident in Odisha.

[7] The accident occurred just before reaching Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district of Odisha state.

Train leaves SMVT Bengaluru at 10:35 AM daily and reaches Howrah Junction on the second day at 07:55 PM.

Train leaves Howrah Junction at 10:55 PM daily and reaches SMVT Bengaluru on the third day at 06:45 AM.