TRAIN SERVICES CANCELLED AND DIVERTED ON KK LINE DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS Due to the derailment of an iron ore-laden goods train between Tyada and Chimidipalli in the Koraput-Kottavalasa section of the KK line (Waltair Division) train services have been affected. Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra along with ADRM Infra Shri E Santharam and other senior officials rushed to site and mobilized men and material at the site for restoration operations. These efforts are ongoing on a war footing under the direct supervision of DRM. As a result of the derailment, the following train operations were affected as detailed below. CANCELLATION OF TRAINS: 1. The train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam - Kirandul Passenger leaving from Visakhapatnam on 30.05.2025 will be cancelled. 2. In return direction the train No. 58502 Kirandul - Visakhapatnam Passenger leaving from Kirandul on 30.05.2025 will be cancelled. 3. The train No. 18515 Visakhapatnam - Kirandul Express leaving from Visakhapatnam on 29.05.2025 is cancelled 4. The train No. 18516 Kirandul- Visakhapatnam Night express leaving Kirandul on 30.05.2025 will be cancelled. Inconvenience caused to you is deeply regretted.

INDIAN RAILWAYS TEMPORARILY AUGMENTS TRAINS WITH ADDITIONAL COACHES In order to clear extra rush of passengers, Indian Railways has decided to augment the following trains with additional coaches as detailed below: - 1. The train No. 20837 Bhubaneswar- Junagarh Express will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 01.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No. 20838 Junagarh- Bhubaneswar Express will be attached with one Sleeper Class coach from 02.06.2025 to 01.07.2025 (on Nominated Days). 2. The train No.22883 Puri-Yesvantpur Garibrath Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC Economy coach from 06.06.2025 to 27.02.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No.22884 Yesvantpur-Puri Garibrath Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC Economy coach from 07.06.2025 to 28.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). 3. The train No.20809 Sambalpur-Nanded Super-Fast Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC and One Sleeper Class coaches from 02.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No.20810 Nanded- Sambalpur Super-Fast Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC and One Sleeper Class coaches from 03.06.2025 to 01.07.2025 (on Nominated Days). 4. The train No.08311 Sambalpur-Erode Special Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC and One Sleeper Class coaches from 04.06.2025 to 25.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No.08312 Erode- Sambalpur Special Express will be augmented with One 3rd AC and One Sleeper Class coaches from 06.06.2025 to 27.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). 5. The train No. 58506 Visakhapatnam-Gunupur Passenger Express will be augmented with one (01) Sleeper Class Coach from 01.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No. 58505 Gunupur-Visakhapatnam Passenger Express will be augmented with one (01) Sleeper class Coach from 01.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). 6. The train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger Express will be augmented with one (01) Sleeper class Coach from 01.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No. 58502 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger Express will be augmented with one (01) Sleeper class Coach from 02.06.2025 to 01.07.2025 (on Nominated Days). 7. The train No. 08581 Visakhapatnam-SMV Bengaluru Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 01.06.2025 to 29.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No. 08582 SMV Bengaluru-Visakhapatnam Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 02.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). 8. The train No. 08547 Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 04.06.2025 to 25.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train No. 08548 Tirupati-Visakhapatnam Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 05.06.2025 to 26.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). 9. The train no. 08579 Visakhapatnam – Charlapalli Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 06.06.2025 to 27.06.2025 (on Nominated Days) and in return direction the train no.08580 Charlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special Express train will be augmented with one (01) 3AC-Ecomany Coach from 07.06.2025 to 28.06.2025 (on Nominated Days). People are requested to make use of these services.

BENGALURU-VISAKHAPATNAM SPECIAL TRAIN EXTENDED In response to the increased passenger demand, the Indian Railways has extended the special weekly train service between SMVT Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam. This extension aims to accommodate the summer travel rush and provide additional travel options for passengers.Train Details: Train Numbers: 08543 (Visakhapatnam to SMVT Bengaluru) and 08544 (SMVT Bengaluru to Visakhapatnam) Route: Via Katpadi and Jolarpettai Departure from Visakhapatnam: Every Sunday at 3:55 PM Arrival at SMVT Bengaluru: Next day at 12:30 PM Departure from SMVT Bengaluru: Every Monday at 3:50 PM Arrival at Visakhapatnam: Next day at 1:30 PM Classes Available: AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier, Sleeper Class, General Unreserved Stoppages: Duvvada, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Krishnarajapuram. The extension of this special train service is part of the Indian Railways' efforts to manage the increased passenger traffic during the summer season and provide more travel options for passengers traveling between Bengaluru and Visakhapatnam. Passengers are encouraged to book their tickets in advance due to the high demand and limited availability. For more information and to book tickets, passengers can visit the official Indian Railways website or use the IRCTC portal.

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TRAINS TO CLEAR SUMMER RUSH The train No. 08581Visakhapatnam - SMV Bengaluru Special Express train will leave Visakhapatnam at 15.20Hrs on Sundays (Total 05 trips) from 01.06.2025 to 29.06.2025 will reach Duvvada at 16.00Hrs and departures at 16.02Hrs and will reaches SMV Bengaluru on next day at 12.45Hrs. In return direction the train no. 08582 SMV Bengaluru - Visakhapatnam Special Express train will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 15.50 Hrs on Mondays (Total 05 trips) from 02.06.2025 to 30.06.2025 will reach Duvvada on next day at 12.40Hrs and departures at 12.42Hrs and will reaches Visakhapatnam at 13.30Hrs Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet, Krishnarajapuram between Visakhapatnam - SMV Bengaluru- Visakhapatnam. Composition: 2nd AC - 02, 3rd AC -03, 3rd AC Economy - 02, Sleeper class coaches-08, General Second Class-04, Second class cum luggage/ Divyangjan -01, Luggage /generator/brake van-01 in its composition. The train No.08508 Visakhapatnam-Shalimar Special train Express will leave Visakhapatnam at 11:20hrs on Tuesdays from 03.06.2025 to 24.06.2025 which will reach Simhachalam at 11:36Hrs and departure at 11:38Hrs; Vizianagaram at 12:08 and departure at 12:10hrs; Chipurupalli at 12:35 and departure at 12:37hrs; Srikakulam Road at 13:08 and departure at 13:10hrs and will reach Shalimar on the next day at 03:00Hrs (Total 04 Trips). In return direction the train No.08507 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam Special Express will leave Shalimar at 05:00hrs on Wednesdays from 04.06.2025 to 25.06.2025.2025 which will reach Srikakulam Road at 18:10 and departure at 18:12Hrs; Chipurupalli at 18:38 and departure at 18:40Hrs; Vizianagaram at 19:03 and departure at 19:05Hrs; Simhachalam at 19:35 and departure at 19:37Hrs and will reach Visakhapatnam at 20:50Hrs (Total 04 Trips). Stoppages: Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur-Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Kharagpur, Santragachi between Visakhapatnam and Shalimar Composition: This special train will have 2nd AC-01, 3AC -03, Sleeper-09, General Second Class -04, Second Class cum Luggage/ Divyangjan coaches-01, Motor Car-01.

SHORT-TERMINATION AND SHORT-ORIGINATION OF COACHING TRAINS Due to safety related modernization works in connection with traffic cum power block for placement of segment boxes by cut and cover method for LHS works over Kottavalasa-Kirandul Section in WAT Division, the following trains will be short terminated/Short Originated at Koraput. The train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger leaving Visakhapatnam on 26.05.2025, 02.06.2025 and 09.06.2025 will be short terminated at Koraput. The train No. 58502 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger will start from Koraput on 26.05.2025, 02.06.2025 and 09.06.2025 instead of Kirandul. The train No. 18447 Bhubaneswar-Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express leaving Bhubaneswar on 25.05.2025, 01.06.2025 and 08.06.2025 will be short terminated at Koraput. The train No. 18448 Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express will start from Koraput on 26.05.2025, 02.06.2025 and 09.06.2025 instead of Jagdalpur. The train No. 18107 Rourkela-Jagdalpur Express leaving Rourkela on 25.05.2025, 01.06.2025 and 08.06.2025 will be short terminated at Koraput. The train No. 18108 Jagdalpur-Rourkela Express will start from Koraput on 26.05.2025, 02.06.2025 and 09.06.2025 instead of Jagdalpur. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted. People are requested to note the changes and act accordingly.

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TRAINS TO MANAGE SUMMER TRAVEL RUSH The train No. 08547 Visakhapatnam - Tirupati Weekly Special train extended from 04.06.2025 to 30.07.2025 (Total 09 trips) and which will leave Visakhapatnam every Wednesday at 19.00 hrs and will reach Tirupati at 09.15 hrs on the next day. In return direction the train No. 08548 Tirupati-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special train extended from 05.06.2025 to 31.07.2025 (Total 09 trips) and which will leave Tirupati every Thursday at 21.50hrs and which will reach Visakhapatnam at 11.30hrs on the next day. Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Yelamanchali, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram Town, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Srikalahasti and Renigunta between Visakhapatnam and Tirupati Stations. Composition: 2nd AC-2, 3rd AC-3, 3rd AC Economy-2, Sleeper Class-8, General Second Class-4, Second class cum luggage/ Divyangjan coaches-1, Generator Motor car-1 LHB Coaches. VISAKHAPATNAM - CHARLAPALLI- VISAKHAPATNAM (08579/08580) The train No. 08579 Visakhapatnam-Charlapalli Weekly Special trains extended from 06.06.2025 to 25.07.2025 (Total 08 trips) and which will leave Visakhapatnam every Friday at 17.30 hrs will reach reach Charlapalli at 07.20 hrs on the next day. In return direction the train No. 08580 Charlapalli-Visakhapatnam Weekly Special train extended from 07.06.2025 to 26.07.2025 (Total 08 trips) and which will leave Charlapalli every Saturday at 19.00hrs will reach Visakhapatnam at 08.00hrs on the next day. Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Yelamanchili, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Akividu, Kaikalur, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda between Visakhapatnam and Charlapalli stations. Coach Composition: 2AC-02, 3AC -03, 3E-02, Sleeper Class - 08, General Second class - 04, Second Class luggage cum Divyangjan coach-, and Generator Motor Car-01. People are requested to make use of these special train services