CANCELLATION AND SHORT TERMINATION OF TRAINS IN KHURDA DIVISION DUE TO OPERATIONAL REASONS Due to Operational reasons in Khurda Division, the following trains are cancelled as detailed below: 1. The train No. 18526 Visakhapatnam - Brahmapur express leaving Visakhapatnam on 06.03.2025 and 0703.2025 will be cancelled 2. The train No. 18525 Brahmapur - Visakhapatnam express leaving Brahmapur on 07.03.2025 and 08.03.2025 will be cancelled SHORT TERMINATION OF TRAINS Due to technical reasons the following trains will be short terminated as detailed below. 1. The train No. 67289 Visakhapatnam- Palasa passenger leaving Visakhapatnam 09.03.2025 to 16.03.2025 (except Friday and Sunday) will short terminate at Srikakulam Road 2. The train No. 67290 Palasa- Visakhapatnam passenger from 09.03.2025 to 16.03.2025 (except Friday and Sunday) will start from Srikakulam Road instead of Palasa. However, the following train will run normally on the below mentioned dates 1. The train No. 67287 Visakhapatnam- Vizianagaram passenger leaving Visakhapatnam from 08.03.2025 to 15.03.2025 (Except Thursday) will run upto Vizianagaram. 2. The train No. 67288 Vizianagaram-Visakhapatnam passenger will start from Vizianagaram 09.03.2025 to 16.03.2025 (Except Friday) to Visakhapatnam. People are requested to note the changes and act accordingly

SHORT TERMINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO SAFETY MODERNIZATION WORKS AT BACHELI-KIRANDUL STATION YARDS In connection with the safety-related modernization works for the remodeling of Bacheli-Kirandul station yards on the Jagdalpur-Kirandul section of KK Line, the following trains will be short terminated at Dantewada: Train No. 58501 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger: Leaving Visakhapatnam from 07.03.2025 to 15.03.2025 will be short terminated at Dantewada. Train No. 58502 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger: Will start from Dantewada from 08.03.2025 to 16.03.2025 instead of Kirandul. Train No. 18515 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Night Express: Leaving Visakhapatnam from 07.03.2025 to 15.03.2025 will be short terminated at Dantewada. Train No. 18516 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express: Will start from Dantewada from 08.03.2025 to 16.03.2025 instead of Kirandul. The inconvenience caused is deeply regretted, and passengers are requested to take note of these changes and plan accordingly.

DRM SHRI LALIT BOHRA INSPECTS VISAKHAPATNAM STATION Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shri Lalit Bohra recently conducted a thorough inspection of Visakhapatnam station. The inspection included key areas such as the Computerized Reservation Office, platforms, catering stalls, and the parcel office. During the inspection, DRM Shri Bohra also reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects at the station with senior officials. He specifically focused on the facilities located on the Gnanapuram side of the station, ensuring that the necessary services were up to standard. Later in the visit, he inspected the New Coaching Complex at Visakhapatnam and took the opportunity to inquire about the various activities taking place there, demonstrating his attention to the development and efficiency of the station's operations

TEMPORARY ADDITION OF COACHES TO TRAINS FOR ENHANCED PASSENGER COMFORT To ensure a more comfortable journey for passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to temporarily augment the following trains with additional coaches: Train No. 20837 Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Express will be equipped with one Sleeper Class coach from 01.03.2025 to 31.03.2025. In the return direction, Train No. 20838 Junagarh-Bhubaneswar Express will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 02.03.2025 to 01.04.2025. Train No. 18447 Bhubaneswar-Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express will be provided with one Sleeper Class coach from 01.03.2025 to 31.03.2025. In the return direction, Train No. 18448 Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 02.03.2025 to 01.04.2025. Train No. 58506 Visakhapatnam-Gunupur Passenger Special will have one Sleeper Class coach added from 01.03.2025 to 31.03.2025. Similarly, in the return direction, Train No. 58505 Gunupur-Visakhapatnam Passenger Special will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 01.03.2025 to 31.03.2025. Passengers are encouraged to utilize these services for a more comfortable travel experience.

SHORT TERMINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS The following trains will be short terminated as detailed below. 1. The train No. 67289 Visakhapatnam- Palasa passenger leaving Visakhapatnam 02.03.2025 to 08.03.2025 (except Friday and Sunday) will short terminate at Srikakulam Road 2. The train No. 67290 Palasa- Visakhapatnam passenger from 02.03.2025 to 08.03.2025 (except Friday and Sunday) will start from Srikakulam Road instead of Palasa. However, the following train will run normally on the below mentioned dates 3. The train No. 67287 Visakhapatnam- Vizianagaram passenger leaving Visakhapatnam from 01.03.2025 to 07.03.2025 (Except Thursday) will run upto Vizianagaram. 4. The train No. 67288 Vizianagaram-Visakhapatnam passenger will start from Vizianagaram 02.03.2025 to 08.03.2025 (Except Friday) to Visakhapatnam. People are requested to note the changes and act accordingly

SPECIAL TRAINS FOR PASSENGER CONVENIENCE Keeping the demand of the public of this region in the mind and in order to clear the extra rush of passengers, East Coast Railway has decided to run special trains as detailed below. VISAKHAPATNAM-SHALIMAR-VISAKHAPATNAM SPECIAL The train No.08508 Visakhapatnam-Shalimar special express will leave Visakhapatnam at 11:20hrs on Tuesdays from 11.03.2025 and 29.04.2025 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 (Wednesdays). (08 Trips) In return direction the train No.08507 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam special express will leave Shalimar at 05:00hrs on Wednesdays from 12.03.2025 and 30.04.2025.2025 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. (08 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. SAMBALPUR - ERODE - SAMBALPUR SPECIAL TRAIN The train No.08311 Sambalpur– Erode weekly special express train will leave Sambalpur on Wednesdays at 11:35hrs from 12.03.2025 to 30.04.2025 which will reach Duvvada on same day at 21:30hrs and departure at 21.32hrs and will reach Erode on Thursdays at 20.30hrs (08 Trips). In the return direction the train No. 08312 Erode - Sambalpur weekly special train will leave Erode on Fridays at 14:45hrs from 14.03.2025 to 02.05.2025.2025 which will reach Duvvada on the next day at 13:08hrs and departure at 13:10hrs and will reach Sambalpur on Saturday at 23:15hrs (08 Trips). Stoppages: This pair of special trains will have stoppages at Bargarh Road, Balangir, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Rayagada ,Parvathipuram, Bobbili,Vizianagaram Jn ,Kottavalasa, Duvvada, Anakapalli, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Bhimavaram, Kaikalur, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Perambur Katpadi, Jolarpettai, Salem, between the Sambalpur and Erode stations. Composition: 2nd AC-1, 3rd AC-3, Sleeper Class-09, General Second Class-3, Second class cum luggage/ Disabled coaches-2. BHUBANESWAR-YESVANTPUR-BHUBANESWAR SPECIAL TRAIN The train No. 02811 Bhubaneswar-Yesvanthpur special train will leave Bhubaneswar at 19:15hrs on Saturdays from 01.03.2025 to 26.04.2025 which will reach Duvvada on the next day early hours at 01:53hrs and departure at 01:55hrs and will reach Yesvanthpur at 00.15hrs (midnight) (09 trips) In return direction the train No. 02812 Yesvantpur -Bhubaneswar special train will leave Yesvanthpur at 04:30hrs on Mondays from 03.03.2025 to 28.04.2025 which will reach Duvvada on the next day at 04:30hrs and departure at 04:32hrs and will reach Bhubaneswar at 12.15hrs (09 trips) Stoppages: Khurda Road, Brahmapur, Palasa, Srikakulam Road, Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Guntur, Narasaraopet, Markapur Road, Giddaluru, Nandyal, Dhone, Dharmavaram, Sri Satya Sai Prashanti Nilayam between Bhubaneswar- Yelahanka. Composition: 3rd AC coaches-16 and Generator Motor cars-2.

SPECIAL TRAINS TO MANAGE PASSENGER RUSH To ensure a comfortable journey and accommodate the extra passenger load, the Railways has decided to operate special trains as detailed below: Special Trains Between Cherlapalli – Danapur - Cherlapalli (07749/07750) Train No. 07749 (Cherlapalli to Danapur Special Express): Departure from Cherlapalli at 09:30 hrs on 22.02.2024 (Saturday) Arrival at Vizianagaram at 22:55 hrs, departure at 23:00 hrs Arrival at Danapur on 24.02.2024 (Monday) at 02:00 hrs Train No. 07750 (Danapur to Cherlapalli Special Express): Departure from Danapur at 15:30 hrs on 22.02.2025 (Saturday) Arrival at Vizianagaram on the next day at 18:15 hrs, departure at 18:25 hrs Arrival at Cherlapalli on 24.02.2025 (Monday) at 08:15 hrs Stoppages: The special trains will halt at the following stations: Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram Jn, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Berhampur, Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Jaleswar, Kharagpur, Andul, Dankuni, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidhn, Kiuljn, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur Jn, Patna Saheb, and Patna. Composition: The trains will have the following composition: 2nd AC: 02 3rd AC: 06 Sleeper Class: 07 General Second Class: 04 Second Class Cum Luggage/Divyangjan: 01 Motor Car: 01 Special Trains Between Cherlapalli – Danapur - Cherlapalli (07751/07752) Train No. 07751 (Cherlapalli to Danapur Special Express): Departure from Cherlapalli at 09:30 hrs on 23.02.2024 (Sunday) Arrival at Vizianagaram at 22:55 hrs, departure at 23:00 hrs Arrival at Danapur on 25.02.2024 (Tuesday) at 02:00 hrs Train No. 07752 (Danapur to Cherlapalli Special Express): Departure from Danapur at 15:30 hrs on 23.02.2025 (Sunday) Arrival at Vizianagaram on the next day at 18:15 hrs, departure at 18:25 hrs Arrival at Cherlapalli on 25.02.2025 (Tuesday) at 08:15 hrs Stoppages: These special trains will stop at the following stations: Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Piduguralla, Guntur, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram Jn, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Berhampur, Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Road, Bhadrakh, Balasore, Jaleswar, Kharagpur, Andul, Dankuni, Bardhaman, Durgapur, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidhn, Kiuljn, Mokama, Bakhtiyarpur Jn, Patna Saheb, and Patna. Composition: Train No. 07751: 3rd AC: 08 Sleeper Class: 09 General Second Class: 03 Second Class Cum Luggage/Divyangjan: 01 Motor Car: 01 Train No. 07752: 2nd AC: 02 3rd AC: 06 Sleeper Class: 07 General Second Class: 04 Second Class Cum Luggage/Divyangjan: 01 Motor Car: 01 Passengers are kindly requested to make use of these special train services for a hassle-free journey.