DRM REVIEWS AMRIT BHARAT STATION SCHEME WORKS AT DUVVADA RAILWAY STATION Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Waltair Division, Shri Lalit Bohra, along with senior divisional officers, conducted a comprehensive inspection of Duvvada Railway Station on Friday to review the progress of works being executed under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The inspection focused on assessing ongoing infrastructure development, passenger amenities, safety measures, and modernization initiatives aimed at enhancing overall passenger comfort and operational efficiency at the station. During the visit, the DRM inspected several key areas of the station, including circulating areas, retiring rooms, relay room, waiting halls, food court sections, booking and parcel offices, and other railway establishments. He also reviewed the progress of renovation and modernization works being carried out at station buildings. Special emphasis was laid on the development activities being undertaken under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Shri Lalit Bohra examined the status of important infrastructure projects such as the construction of a wider Foot Over Bridge (FOB), improvement of circulating areas, expansion of parking facilities, and modernization of station infrastructure. Members of the Duvvada Rail Users Association also met the DRM during the inspection and submitted various suggestions and issues related to railway services and passenger facilities for consideration. The DRM further interacted with station staff to review operational practices, maintenance standards, and staff competencies. He stressed the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols and continuous improvement in passenger service standards to ensure better travel experience for railway users.

SEVERAL TRAINS RESCHEDULED DUE TO SAFETY AND REMODELLING WORKS AT RUPSA STATION In connection with the Pre-Non Interlocking (Pre-NI) and Non-Interlocking (NI) works being undertaken for remodelling at Rupsa (ROP) Railway Station under the Kharagpur Division of South Eastern Railway, several coaching trains have been rescheduled, railway authorities announced. According to officials, the temporary changes in train schedules are being implemented to facilitate safety-related infrastructure works and ensure smooth execution of the remodelling project. The following trains will be rescheduled on specified dates: Train No. 12703 Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express departing from Howrah will be rescheduled by 120 minutes on May 11, 12, and 13; by 60 minutes on May 14; by 90 minutes on May 15; and by 240 minutes on May 17, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 12704 Secunderabad–Howrah Falaknuma Express departing from Secunderabad will be rescheduled by 60 minutes on May 15 and by 120 minutes on May 16, 2026. Train No. 22612 New Jalpaiguri–MGR Chennai Central Express leaving New Jalpaiguri will be rescheduled by 60 minutes on May 15, 2026. Train No. 12245 Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Duranto Express departing from Howrah will be rescheduled by 60 minutes on May 16 and by 120 minutes on May 17, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 12246 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah Duranto Express leaving SMVT Bengaluru will be rescheduled by 120 minutes on May 15, 2026. Train No. 12551 SMVT Bengaluru–Kamakhya Express departing from SMVT Bengaluru will be rescheduled by 180 minutes on May 16, 2026. Railway authorities regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers and requested the public to take note of the revised schedules and plan their journeys accordingly.DRM Reviews Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Works at Duvvada Railway Station