ONE-WAY UNRESERVED SPECIAL TRAIN FROM MGR CHENNAI CENTRAL TO SANTRAGACHI To manage the overflow of stranded passengers, the Railways have scheduled a one-way unreserved special train as follows: Train Number: 02842 Route: MGR Chennai Central to Santragachi Departure: MGR Chennai Central at 23:45 hrs on 25 July 2024 (Thursday) Arrival: Santragachi at 07:15 hrs on 27 July 2024 (Saturday) Stoppages: Gudur Nellore Ongole Vijayawada Rajahmundry Samalkot Duvvada (arrives at 13:54 hrs, departs at 13:59 hrs) Vizianagaram Srikakulam Road Palasa Khurda Road Bhubaneswar Cuttack Bhadrak Balasore Kharagpur Train Composition: 02 Second Class cum Luggage/Divyangjan Coaches This special service is being introduced to help alleviate passenger congestion and provide additional travel options.

PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF ADDITIONAL GENERAL CLASS COACHES In response to public demand and with the aim of enhancing passenger comfort in General Class, the Railway authorities have announced the permanent addition of General Class coaches to the Konark Express trains. The details of the augmentation are as follows: Train No. 11020 Bhubaneswar-CST Mumbai Konark Express will be augmented with two additional General Class coaches starting from 17 November 2024. Train No. 11019 CST Mumbai-Bhubaneswar Konark Express will receive two additional General Class coaches beginning on 15 November 2024.

TRAIN CANCELLATIONS DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS AT DAUND STATION DIVERSION OF TRAIN: 1. Train No. 18520 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Visakhapatnam Express: - The train departing Lokmanya Tilak Terminus from 29.07.2024 to 01.08.2024 will be diverted via Pune - Miraj - Kurduvadi route instead of Solapur-Daund-Pune due to Pre/Non interlocking works and commission of Electronic interlocking at Daund station of Pune division, Central Railway. SHORT TERMINATION AND ORIGINATION OF TRAINS: 1. Train No. 22882 Bhubaneshwar - Pune SF Express: - The train leaving Bhubaneswar on 30.07.2024 will be short terminated at Solapur. Consequently, there will be no service between Solapur and Pune on that date. 2. Train No. 22881 Pune - Bhubaneswar SF Express: - The train departing Pune on 01.08.2024 will originate from Solapur instead of Pune. Therefore, there will be no service between Pune and Solapur on that date. Cancellation: Train No. 22842 - Tambaram - Santragachi Antyodaya Express departing Tambaram at 07:15 hrs on 24.07.2024 stands cancelled due to the delayed operation of its connecting train. Rescheduling: 1. Train No. 12864 SMV Bengaluru - Howrah Express: - Rescheduled to depart SMV Bengaluru at 14:00 hrs on 24.07.2024 instead of 10:35 hrs (delayed by 03 hours 25 minutes) due to operational reasons. 2. Train No. 07222 Santragachi-Secunderabad Special: - Rescheduled to depart Santragachi at 20:00 hrs on 24.07.2024 instead of 12:20 hrs (delayed by 07 hours 40 minutes) due to the late running of its connecting train. We regret any inconvenience caused and request passengers to take note of these changes. Passengers are advised to take note of these changes and make necessary arrangements accordingly.

SECUNDERABAD-VISAKHAPATNAM GARIBRATH EXPRESS UPGRADED TO LHB COACHES That's a significant upgrade for the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garibrath Express! Converting to Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches is indeed a move towards better passenger comfort and safety, as well as improved journey times. Here are the key details based on your information: 1. **Train No. 12740 Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Garibrath Express**: - **Conversion Date**: Effective from 22.07.2024 - **Composition**: The new rake will consist of 20 LHB coaches. - **Coach Breakdown**: Includes 18 3rd AC Economy coaches and 2 Generator Motor cars. 2. **Train No. 12739 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Garibrath Express**: - **Conversion Date**: Effective from 23.07.2024 - **Composition**: The rake will also consist of 20 LHB coaches with the same configuration. This upgrade will likely be appreciated by passengers for the improved ride comfort, safety features, and potentially reduced travel times due to the enhanced speed potential of LHB coaches.

RAIL SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO HEAVY RAINS Short Termination of Trains: Train No. 08551 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger Special: Leaving Visakhapatnam from 20.07.2024 to 22.07.2024. Short terminated at Dantewada. There will be no service between Kirandul and Dantewada on these dates. Train No. 08552 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger Special: Starting from Dantewada instead of Kirandul from 21.07.2024 to 23.07.2024. The train will not operate between Kirandul and Dantewada during this period. Diversion and Short Termination of Trains: Train No. 18514 Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Night Express: Leaving Visakhapatnam from 20.07.2024 to 22.07.2024. Will run via diverted route: Vizianagaram - Raygada - Koraput. Short terminated at Dantewada. Train No. 18513 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express: Starting from Dantewada instead of Kirandul from 21.07.2024 to 23.07.2024. Will run via diverted route: Koraput - Rayagada - Dantewada to Visakhapatnam. Train No. 18513 Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Night Express: Leaving Kirandul on 20.07.2024. Will run via diverted route: Koraput - Rayagada - Vizianagaram to Visakhapatnam. Note to Passengers: Passengers are advised to take note of these changes and plan their journeys accordingly. The inconvenience caused is regretted. These changes are due to heavy rains affecting various parts of the Kottavalasa-Kirandul railway line, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers during their journey.

EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF EXPERIMENTAL STOPPAGES In response to public demand and requests from Public Representatives, Indian Railways has decided to extend the validity of experimental stoppages for the following trains, effective from the specified dates: Train No. 17015 Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express: Stops at Sattenapalle at 02:04 hrs and departs at 02:05 hrs, Stops at Piduguralla at 02:29 hrs and departs at 02:30 hrs, Stops at Nadikudi at 02:59 hrs and departs at 03:00 hrs, Stops at Miryalaguda at 03:29 hrs and departs at 03:30 hrs, Stops at Nalgonda at 03:54 hrs and departs at 03:55 hrs. Effective from 21.07.2024. Train No. 12861 Visakhapatnam-Mahbubnagar SF Express: Stops at Madhira at 01:14 hrs and departs at 01:15 hrs. Effective from 21.07.2024. Train No. 17479 Puri- Tirupati Express: Stops at Chinna Ganjam at 15:54 hrs and departs at 15:55 hrs. Effective from 22.07.2024. Train No. 17481 Bilaspur - Tirupati Express: Stops at Chinna Ganjam at 15:54 hrs and departs at 15:55 hrs. Effective from 23.07.2024. Train No. 17243 Guntur - Rayagada Express: Stops at Bhimadolu at 01:39 hrs and departs at 01:40 hrs. Effective from 20.07.2024. Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of these extended stoppages. For further details and updates, please refer to railway announcements and official channels.

RESCHEDULING AND SHORT-TERMINATION OF TRAINS DUE TO SAFETY WORKS Informed that due to safety-related modernization works in the Pundi - Naupada section of Waltair division, certain train services will be affected on 22nd, 25th, and 27th July 2024 as follows: Rescheduling of Trains: Train No. 12830 Bhubaneswar - MGR Chennai Central SF Express scheduled to depart from Bhubaneswar at 12:10 hrs on 25.07.2024 will now depart at 13:10 hrs on 25.07.2024 (1 hour late). Train No. 22974 Puri - Gandhidham SF Express scheduled to depart from Puri at 11:15 hrs on 27.07.2024 will now depart at 12:45 hrs on 27.07.2024 (1 hour 30 minutes late). Train No. 22879 Bhubaneswar - Tirupati SF Express scheduled to depart from Bhubaneswar at 12:10 hrs on 27.07.2024 will now depart at 13:10 hrs on 27.07.2024 (1 hour late). Short Termination of Trains: Train No. 07470 Visakhapatnam - Palasa Memu scheduled to depart from Visakhapatnam on 22nd, 25th and 27th July 2024 will be short terminated at Srikakulam Road. Train No. 07471 Palasa - Visakhapatnam Memu will originate from Srikakulam Road on 22nd, 25th and 27th July 2024 instead of Palasa. We regret any inconvenience caused due to these changes. Passengers are advised to plan their travel accordingly and check for updates from railway authorities.

SPECIAL TRAIN FROM KOCHUVELI TO BARAUNI Railways decided to run special train from Kochuveli to Barauni as detailed below; The train No.06091 Kochuveli - Barauni special express will leave Kochuveli at 08:0hrs on 20.07.2024 Saturday which will reach Duvvada on next day at 11.45hrs and departure at 11:50hrs and will reach Barauni at 14:30hrs Monday. In return direction the train No.06092 Barauni - Kochuveli special express will leave Barauni at 23:30hrs on 23.07.2024 Tuesday which will reach Duvvada on third day at 05.25hrs and departure at 05:30hrs and will reach Kochuveli at 13:30hrs Friday. Stoppages: Kollam,Kayakulam,Mavelikara,Chenganur,Tiruvalla,Changaanasseerri,Kottayyam,Erankulam Town,Aluva,Thrissur,Palakkad, Coimbatore,Tirppur,Eraode,Salem,JolarpettaiKatpadi Perambur,Gudur,Nellore,Ongole, Vijayawada,Eluru,Tadepalligudem Rajahmundry, Duvvda,Viziangaraam,Bobbili,Paqravathipuraam,Rayagadaa,Muniguda,Titlagarh,Sambalpur,Jarsuguda,Rourkela,Hatia,Ranchi,Muri,Bokaro Steel City, Dhanabad, barker,Chittataanjan,Madhupur,Jasidh,Jhaja,Kiul Between Kochuveli to Barauni Composition: Sleeper Class-09, General Second class-11, and Second Class cum luggage/Divyangjan coaches-02.

SPECIAL TRAIN FROM TIRUNELVELI TO SHALIMAR **Special Train from Tirunelveli to Shalimar and Railway Updates** To alleviate the congestion of stranded passengers, Indian Railways has announced a special service from Tirunelveli to Shalimar. The train numbered 06087, Tirunelveli–Shalimar special express, will depart from Tirunelveli at 01:50hrs on July 18 and 25, 2024 (Thursdays). It is scheduled to reach Shalimar at 21:00hrs the following day. In the return direction, train number 06088, Shalimar–Tirunelveli special express, will depart from Shalimar at 17:10hrs on July 20 and 27, 2024 (Saturdays), reaching Tirunelveli at 13:15hrs on Monday. Stoppages for these trains include key stations such as Kovilpatti, Virudhunagar, Tiruchchirappalli, Vijayawada, and Bhubaneswar, among others. Additionally, due to ongoing railway works, certain train services in the Vijayawada and Chennai divisions will be regulated, diverted, or rescheduled. Passengers are advised to take note of these changes to avoid inconvenience.

RAILWAY SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS DUE TO INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS Certainly! Here's a rephrased version of the information: Due to infrastructure works related to the commissioning of the 3rd line between Appikatla - Nidubrolu - Tsunduru stations in Vijayawada Division, several train services will be affected as follows: **Train Diversions:** 1. Train No. 22863 Howrah - SMV Bengaluru SF Express departing from Howrah on 22.07.2024 will be diverted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta. 2. Train No. 22878 Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express departing from Ernakulam on 22.07.2024 and 29.07.2024 will be diverted via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal. 3. Train No. 22841 Santragachi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express departing from Santragachi on 22.07.2024 and 29.07.2024 will be diverted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore. **Train Reschedulings:** 1. Train No. 13434 Malda Town-SMV Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express scheduled to depart from Malda Town at 08:50 on 21.07.2024 will depart at 10:20 on the same day (01 hour 30 minutes late). 2. Train No. 22817 Howrah-Mysore SF Express scheduled to depart from Howrah at 04:10 on 21.07.2024 and 26.07.2024 will depart at 05:40 on the same days (01 hour 30 minutes late). 3. Train No. 12663 Howrah-Tiruchirapalle Express scheduled to depart from Howrah at 17:40 on 18.07.2024, 21.07.2024, and 25.07.2024 will depart at 19:10 on the same days (01 hour 30 minutes late). 4. Train No. 12665 Howrah-Kanniyakumari Express scheduled to depart from Howrah at 16:10 on 22.07.2024 and 29.07.2024 will depart at 17:40 on the same days (01 hour 30 minutes late). 5. Train No. 15630 Silighat Town-Tambaram Express scheduled to depart from Silighat Town at 10:50 on 19.07.2024 and 26.07.2024 will depart at 12:10 and 12:20 respectively (01 hour 20 minutes and 01 hour 30 minutes late). 6. Train No. 15930 New Tinsukia-Tambaram Express scheduled to depart from New Tinsukia at 06:30 on 22.07.2024 will depart at 08:00 on the same day (01 hour 30 minutes late). 7. Train No. 22807 Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central Express scheduled to depart from Santragachi at 18:00 on 23.07.2024 and 26.07.2024 will depart at 19:30 on the same days (01 hour 30 minutes late). **Train Regulations:** 1. Train No. 18638 SMV Bengaluru-Hatia Express departing from SMV Bengaluru at 12:30 on 30.07.2024 will be regulated enroute for 2 hours 30 minutes. 2. Train No. 22501 SMV Bengaluru-New Tinsukia Express departing from SMV Bengaluru at 03:10 on 16.07.2024, 23.07.2024, and 30.07.2024 will be regulated enroute for 2 hours. 3. Train No. 22870 MGR Chennai Central-Visakhapatnam Express departing from MGR Chennai Central on 23.07.2024 will be regulated enroute for 1 hour 40 minutes. **Short Termination and Origination of Train Services in Chennai Division:** **Short Termination:** 1. Train No. 12376 Jasidih-Tambaram SF Express departing from Jasidih on 27.07.2024 will be short terminated at Chennai Egmore. The train will be partially cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram. 2. Train No. 22841 Santragachi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express departing from Santragachi on 22.07.2024 and 29.07.2024 will be short terminated at Chennai Beach. The train will be partially cancelled between Chennai Beach and Tambaram. 3. Train No. 15630 Silghat Town-Tambaram SF Express departing from Silghat Town on 26.07.2024 will be short terminated at Chennai Egmore. The train will be partially cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram. 4. Train No. 15930 New Tinsukia-Tambaram SF Express departing from New Tinsukia on 22.07.2024 and 29.07.2024 will be short terminated at Chennai Egmore. The train will be partially cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram. **Short Origination:** 1. Train No. 12375 Tambaram-Jasidih SF Express departing from Tambaram on 27.07.2024 will start from Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram. The train will be partially cancelled between Chennai Egmore and Tambaram. 2. Train No. 22842 Tambaram-Santragachi Antyodaya Express departing from Tambaram on 24.07.2024 and 31.07.2024 will start from Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram. 3. Train No. 15629 Tambaram-Silghat Town SF Express departing from Tambaram on 29.07.2024 will start from Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram. 4. Train No. 15929 Tambaram-New Tinsukia SF Express departing from Tambaram on 25.07.2024 will start from Chennai Egmore instead of Tambaram. Passengers are advised to take note of these changes and plan their journeys accordingly. We regret any inconvenience caused.

DRM INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS ON GUMADA-RAYAGADA RAILWAY SECTION The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Shri Saurabh Prasad, accompanied by senior officers from various departments such as safety, signal & telecom, mechanical, electrical, traction distribution, and operations, conducted a thorough inspection of the Gumada-Rayagada railway section on July 14, 2024. The primary focus of the inspection was to evaluate several key aspects: 1. **Progress of Ongoing Works:** The DRM and his team reviewed the status and progress of ongoing infrastructure development activities along the Gumada-Rayagada section. 2. **Enhancements in Passenger Amenities:** They assessed improvements made in passenger facilities at stations, including amenities such as Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), circulating areas, and station building upgrades. 3. **Safety Inspections:** A significant part of the inspection involved checking safety measures and protocols. This included inspecting the Accident Relief Train, Accident Relief Medical & Engineering equipment, and other safety gadgets at Rayagada station. DRM Shri Saurabh Prasad interacted with staff to evaluate their competence in operating and maintaining safety equipment and adhering to safety protocols. 4. **Compliance and Audits:** At each station (Gumada, Jimidipeta, Kuneru), DRM conducted detailed safety audits. This involved engaging with station staff to ensure compliance with safety regulations and proficiency in safety procedures. 5. **Window-Trailing Inspection:** DRM also oversaw ongoing infrastructure development activities along the section during a window-trailing inspection. This is crucial for monitoring the progress of various amenities and infrastructure projects. Overall, the inspection was part of a strategic plan aimed at enhancing safety standards, improving passenger amenities, and upgrading infrastructure across the Gumada-Rayagada railway section. It underscores the railway authorities' commitment to ensuring safe and efficient rail travel experiences for passengers while focusing on operational excellence and infrastructure development.

DRM INSPECTION FOCUSES ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS IN VIZIANAGARAM-RAYAGADA SECTION Divisional Railway Manager Shri Saurabh Prasad, accompanied by ADRM (Operations) Shri Manoj Kumar Sahoo and senior officers, undertook a meticulous inspection of the Vizianagaram-Rayagada railway section today (July 11, 2024). The inspection focused on reviewing the progress of ongoing third-line works, station redevelopment initiatives, and enhancements in passenger amenities. At Rayagada railway station, the inspection included a comprehensive evaluation of the Foot Over Bridges, circulating areas, parking facilities, station building improvements, and railway colony developments. The DRM's inspection emphasized both safety compliance with rigorous protocols and the augmentation of passenger facilities and infrastructure. During the inspection at Keutguda station, DRM Shri Saurabh Prasad conducted a detailed safety audit, interacting with staff members to assess their adherence to safety regulations and proficiency in safety protocols. The DRM also conducted a window-trailing inspection from Vizianagaram to Rayagada, overseeing the ongoing infrastructure development activities and assessing the progress of amenities in this critical section. This approach is part of a strategic plan aimed at enhancing various amenities and infrastructure facilities across the station.