ONE WAY SPECIAL TRAIN ANNOUNCED BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM AND KACHEGUDA To accommodate the extra rush of passengers, East Coast Railway has announced a one-way special express service between Visakhapatnam and Kacheguda Railway Station. Train No. 08521 Visakhapatnam – Kacheguda One-Way Special Express Train No. 08521 Visakhapatnam–Kacheguda One-Way Special Express will depart from Visakhapatnam at 5:30 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and arrive at Kacheguda at 9:45 AM on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Stoppages The special train will halt at the following stations for the convenience of passengers: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Samalkot, Anaparti, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda, Cherlapalli, and Malkajgiri. Coach Composition The train will consist of 22 coaches, including: 18 Sleeper Class coaches 2 General Second Class coaches 2 General Second Class-cum-Luggage/Divyangjan coaches Passengers are advised to utilise this special train service and plan their journey in advance.

SOUTH CENTRAL RAILWAY INTRODUCES WEEKLY EXPRESS BETWEEN CHARLAPALLI AND BHUBANESWAR NEW To meet growing passenger demand, the Railway Board has regularised the existing special service as a weekly express train between Charlapalli Railway Station and Bhubaneswar New Railway Station. Train Details: 17067/17068 Charlapalli – Bhubaneswar New Weekly Express Train No. 17067 Charlapalli – Bhubaneswar New Weekly Express will depart from Charlapalli at 6:10 PM every Monday from May 25, 2026. The train will arrive at Duvvada at 9:10 AM the next day and continue via Pendurthi, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, and Srikakulam Road before reaching Bhubaneswar New at 4:45 PM. In the return direction, Train No. 17068 Bhubaneswar New – Charlapalli Weekly Express will depart from Bhubaneswar New at 10:15 PM every Tuesday from May 26, 2026. The service will reach Srikakulam Road early Wednesday morning and halt at Vizianagaram, Kottavalasa, Pendurthi, and Duvvada before arriving at Charlapalli at 9:50 PM. Important Stoppages The train will halt at: Nalgonda, Miryalaguda, Guntur, Vijayawada, Kaikalur, Akividu, Bhimavaram Town, Tanuku, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Anakapalli, Duvvada, Pendurthi, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Khurda Road, and Bhubaneswar in both directions. Coach Composition The weekly express will run with 24 coaches comprising: 3 Second AC coaches 5 Third AC coaches 10 Sleeper Class coaches 4 General coaches 2 Second-Class cum Brake/Luggage coaches Passengers are requested to make use of this newly regularised weekly express service connecting Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.

TRAINS DIVERTED DUE TO SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS AT ARAKKONAM In connection with non-interlocking (NI) safety works for 3rd and 4th line connectivity at Arakkonam (AJJ) Railway Station on Chennai Division of Southern Railway, several trains will be diverted during June 2026. The diverted trains will operate via Gudur - Renigunta - Tiruttani - Melpakkam - Katpadi or the reverse route, depending on direction. As part of the diversion, stoppages at Perambur (PER) and, in some cases, Arakkonam (AJJ), will be skipped. An additional stoppage has been provided at Tiruttani (TRT). List of Diverted Trains 22306 Jasidih - SMVT Bengaluru Express Leaving Jasidih on 05, 12, and 19 June 2026. 12551 SMVT Bengaluru - Kamakhya Express Leaving SMVT Bengaluru on 06, 13, and 20 June 2026. 12504 Agartala - SMVT Bengaluru Express Leaving Agartala on 06, 09, 13, and 16 June 2026. 12503 SMVT Bengaluru - Agartala Express Leaving SMVT Bengaluru on 09, 12, and 16 June 2026. 16523 SMVT Bengaluru - Balurghat Express Leaving SMVT Bengaluru on 10 and 17 June 2026. 12552 Kamakhya - SMVT Bengaluru Express Leaving Kamakhya on 10 June 2026. 18189 Tatanagar - Ernakulam Express Leaving Tatanagar from 05 to 17 June 2026 and again on 19 and 20 June 2026. 22605 Purulia - Tirunelveli Express Leaving Purulia on 05 and 19 June 2026. 22606 Tirunelveli - Purulia Express Leaving Tirunelveli on 20 June 2026. 22305 SMVT Bengaluru - Jasidih Express Leaving SMVT Bengaluru on 21 June 2026. Railway passengers are advised to take note of the revised routes and stoppage changes while planning their journey. The inconvenience caused due to the safety and infrastructure works is deeply regretted by the Railways.

DRM HONOURS ALERT RAILWAY STAFF WITH SAFETY AWARDS FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTS In recognition of their exceptional vigilance and commitment to safe train operations, Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager of Waltair Division, presented Safety Awards to several railway employees for their exemplary performance in averting potential accidents and ensuring the safety of passengers and railway assets. The employees were honoured for promptly identifying unsafe conditions during train operations across different sections of Waltair Division. These included detection of hot axles, defective wagon parts, abnormal smoke emissions, unattended level crossing gates, and other operational irregularities. Their timely reporting and quick response enabled immediate corrective action, ensuring smooth and safe train movement. Addressing the gathering, Shri Lalit Bohra commended the dedication, alertness, and presence of mind shown by the awardees. He emphasized that safety continues to be the top priority of Indian Railways and noted that recognizing such efforts inspires employees to uphold the highest safety standards in railway operations. The award recipients represented various categories of railway staff, including Train Managers, Loco Pilots, Assistant Loco Pilots, Station Masters, Cand W staff, Technicians, and Gatemen. Their proactive efforts in detecting defects in rolling stock, trackside equipment, and overhead electrical systems played a crucial role in strengthening operational safety across the Division. Senior officers and supervisors of Waltair Division were also present during the award ceremony.

DRM INSPECTS BACHELI RAILWAY FACILITIES AND NMDC SIDING Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Waltair Division, conducted a comprehensive inspection of railway establishments at Bacheli and the NMDC railway siding. The inspection included a detailed review of railway stations, sidings, and the NMDC mining area. A window trailing inspection was also undertaken to assess the condition of tracks, curves, bridges, points, and crossings to ensure operational safety and efficiency. The DRM was accompanied by branch officers of Waltair Division during the visit. Major focus areas included ongoing developmental works on the Bacheli-Kirandul railway line, passenger amenities, safety measures, and expansion of siding infrastructure. Shri Lalit Bohra also reviewed the wagon discharge silo system at NMDC, designed to reduce wagon loading time and improve operational efficiency. During interactions with senior NMDC officials, discussions were held on enhancing freight loading operations, increasing rake loading capacity, and improving traffic movement. The DRM also inspected the weighbridge facilities at Bacheli station. As part of the visit, Shri Lalit Bohra inaugurated the newly constructed Running Room and Officers' Rest House at Bacheli, aimed at providing improved amenities and greater comfort for railway staff and officers.

WALTAIR DIVISION STRENGTHENS CROWD MANAGEMENT MEASURES DURING SUMMER RUSH East Coast Railway's Waltair Division has intensified crowd management arrangements to ensure safe, smooth, and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing summer rush. Special teams comprising personnel from the Railway Protection Force and Ticket Checking staff have been deployed at major railway stations and onboard trains to regulate heavy passenger movement and monitor overcrowding in long-distance services. Divisional Railway Manager Shri Lalit Bohra has directed officials to implement effective crowd-control measures and has established a dedicated War Room for round-the-clock monitoring of passenger movement and operational coordination. To support General Class passengers, extensive arrangements for drinking water supply have been made across stations in the division. In collaboration with NGOs, free drinking water facilities have been set up at platform ends. Passengers availing RO and chilled drinking water services are being encouraged to maintain queues to ensure orderly access and prevent overcrowding. Passengers are also being advised to adopt digital payment methods, use QR code scanners, and access ticketing services through the RailOne App for queue-free booking and hassle-free travel. Regular public announcements and advance train position displays on digital screens are being provided for passenger convenience. As part of its passenger-friendly initiatives, Waltair Division has also introduced facilities such as Bike Rentals, Rapido Pick-up Points, and Sleeping Pods to improve last-mile connectivity and enhance passenger comfort. Additionally, East Coast Railway is operating several Summer Special Trains to various destinations to meet the increased travel demand during the vacation season. These initiatives reflect the division’s commitment to providing a safe, comfortable, and passenger-friendly travel experience during the summer holidays.