OCTOBER-2024 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM AND DANAPUR To accommodate the increase in passenger demand, East Coast Railway will run a special train service from Visakhapatnam to Danapur and back as detailed below:
Train Schedule:
Train No. 08520 (Visakhapatnam to Danapur)
Departure: 09:10 hrs from Visakhapatnam on Monday, November 4, 2024
Stops:
Simhachalam (09:25/09:27)
Vizianagaram (10:00/10:05)
Srikakulam Road (11:00/11:02)
Arrival: 11:00 hrs at Danapur on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Total Trips: 1
Train No. 08519 (Danapur to Visakhapatnam)
Departure: 12:30 hrs from Danapur on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Stops:
Srikakulam Road (12:55/12:57)
Vizianagaram (13:55/14:00)
Simhachalam (14:40/14:42)
Arrival: 15:45 hrs at Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Total Trips: 1
Stoppages:
The train will stop at Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Hijli, Midnapore, Bankura, Adra, Asansol, Chittaranjan, Madhupur, Jasidih, Jhajha, Kiul, and Patna in both directions.
Composition:
2 Third AC Coaches
12 Sleeper Class Coaches
5 General Second Class Sitting Coaches
2 Second Class Cum Divyangjan Coaches
Passengers are encouraged to utilize these special train services. |
UNRESERVED JANSADHARAN SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM AND BHUBANESWAR To accommodate the surge in passenger demand, East Coast Railway is running Unreserved Jansadharan special trains between Visakhapatnam and Bhubaneswar from October 29 to November 15, 2024.
Train Schedule:
Train No. 08536 (Visakhapatnam to Bhubaneswar):
Departure: 12:00 hrs from Visakhapatnam
Stops: Simhachalam (12:15/12:17), Kottavalasa (12:30/12:32), Vizianagaram (13:00/13:05), Chipurupalli (13:32/13:34), Ponduru (13:52/13:54), Srikakulam Road (14:08/14:10), Naupada (14:40/14:42)
Arrival: 19:45 hrs at Bhubaneswar
Total Trips: 18
Train No. 08535 (Bhubaneswar to Visakhapatnam):
Departure: 22:30 hrs from Bhubaneswar
Stops: Naupada (04:40/04:42), Srikakulam Road (05:13/05:15), Ponduru (05:28/05:30), Chipurupalli (05:48/05:50), Vizianagaram (06:15/06:17), Kottavalasa (06:45/06:47), Simhachalam (07:08/07:10)
Arrival: 08:45 hrs at Visakhapatnam
Total Trips: 18
Stoppages include Simhachalam, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Ponduru, Srikakulam Road, Naupada, Palasa, Sompeta, Ichhapuram, Brahmapur, Chhatrapur, Balugaon, and Khurda Road in both directions.
Composition:
10 General Second Class Sitting Coaches
1 Second Class Cum Divyangjan Coach
1 Motor Car
Passengers are encouraged to utilize these special train services. |
Monday, October 21, 2024 |
DRM REVIEWS SAFETY AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS ON KOTTAVALASA-KORAPUT-RAYAGADA LINE Divisional Railway Manager Shri Saurabh Prasad, along with ADRM (Infra) Shri Sudheer Kumar Gupta and senior officials from various departments, conducted a comprehensive safety inspection along the Kottavalasa-Koraput-Rayagada line on October 18 and 19, 2024. The inspection focused on a safety audit of Level Crossing Gates, progress on ongoing double line works, and improvements in passenger amenities and Amrit Bharat Station initiatives.
During the audit, Shri Prasad examined Level Crossing gates KK-2 and KK-13, engaging with Gatemen and staff to assess their adherence to safety protocols and overall proficiency.
The DRM also conducted detailed inspections at Koraput and Damanjodi stations, assessing the development of Amrit station projects, including the construction of 12-meter wide Foot Over Bridges. He emphasized operational enhancements and future development plans for the station buildings.
Additionally, Shri Prasad inspected the Crew lobby at Damanjodi station, reviewed the new station building construction at Damanjodi and Lakshmipur stations, and discussed provisions for additional passenger amenities.
A window-trailing inspection was also performed to oversee ongoing infrastructure development and the progress of double line works, all aimed at enhancing safety standards and overall facilities in the region.
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Friday, October 18, 2024 |
TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS WITH SLEEPER CLASS COACHES To accommodate the increased rush of waitlisted passengers during the festive season, East Coast Railway has announced the following temporary enhancements:
Train No. 18117 Rourkela-Gunupur Rajyarani Express
Sleeper Class Coach Addition:
Dates: 20.10.2024 & 21.10.2024
Return Train (18118 Gunupur-Rourkela Rajyarani Express):
Sleeper Class Coach Addition:
Dates: 21.10.2024 & 22.10.2024
Train No. 18107 Rourkela-Jagdalpur Intercity Express
Sleeper Class Coach Addition:
Dates: 20.10.2024 & 21.10.2024
Return Train (18108 Jagdalpur-Rourkela Intercity Express):
Sleeper Class Coach Addition:
Dates: 21.10.2024 and 22.10.2024
Passengers are encouraged to check availability and make reservations accordingly. Safe travels |