EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TRAINS TO CLEAR SUMMER RUSH Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam (Train Nos. 08579 / 08580) To accommodate the high demand during the summer season, the special train services between Visakhapatnam and Cherlapalli have been extended. Train No. 08579 Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli Special will run on 25th April, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th May 2025. Departure from Visakhapatnam: 17:30 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 18:03 hrs, Departure at 18:05 hrs Arrival at Cherlapalli: 19:40 hrs (next day) Train No. 08580 Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special will operate on 26th April, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May 2025. Departure from Cherlapalli: 19:40 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 06:38 hrs, Departure at 06:40 hrs Arrival at Visakhapatnam: 08:00 hrs Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Elamanchili, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Akividu, Kaikalur, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda, and Nalgonda. Coach Composition: 2 Second AC, 3 Third AC, 2 3E coaches, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan Coach, and 1 Generator Motor Car. Sambalpur - Erode - Sambalpur Weekly Special (Train Nos. 08311 / 08312) Special weekly express trains between Sambalpur and Erode will run to facilitate summer travel. Train No. 08311 Sambalpur - Erode Weekly Special will operate on Wednesdays from 7th May to 25th June 2025 (8 trips). Departure from Sambalpur: 11:35 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 21:30 hrs, Departure at 21:32 hrs Arrival at Erode: 20:30 hrs (Thursday) Train No. 08312 Erode - Sambalpur Weekly Special will run on Fridays from 9th May to 27th June 2025 (8 trips). Departure from Erode: 14:45 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 13:08 hrs (next day), Departure at 13:10 hrs Arrival at Sambalpur: 23:15 hrs (Saturday) Stoppages: 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, and Salem. Coach Composition: 1 Second AC, 3 Third AC, 9 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class, and 2 Second Class Luggage-cum-Disabled Coaches.

EXTENSION OF SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICES TO MANAGE SUMMER RUSH Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam (Train Nos. 08579 / 08580) To accommodate the increased summer travel demand, the Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam special train services have been extended. Train No. 08579 Visakhapatnam to Cherlapalli Special will operate on 25th April, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th May 2025. Departure from Visakhapatnam: 17:30 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 18:03 hrs, Departure at 18:05 hrs Arrival at Cherlapalli: 07:20 hrs (next day) Train No. 08580 Cherlapalli to Visakhapatnam Special will run on 26th April, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st May 2025. Departure from Cherlapalli: 19:00 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 06:38 hrs, Departure at 06:40 hrs Arrival at Visakhapatnam: 08:00 hrs Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Elamanchili, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram, Akividu, Kaikalur, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda, and Nalgonda. Coach Composition: 2 Second AC, 3 Third AC, 2 3E coaches, 8 Sleeper Class, 4 General Second Class, 1 Second Class Luggage-cum-Divyangjan coach, and 1 Generator Car. Sambalpur - Erode - Sambalpur Special (Train Nos. 08311 / 08312) To manage the summer passenger rush, the Sambalpur - Erode - Sambalpur weekly special train will run for 8 trips. Train No. 08311 Sambalpur to Erode Special will run on Wednesdays from 7th May to 25th June 2025. Departure from Sambalpur: 11:35 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 21:30 hrs, Departure at 21:32 hrs Arrival at Erode: 20:30 hrs (Thursday) Train No. 08312 Erode to Sambalpur Special will operate on Fridays from 9th May to 27th June 2025. Departure from Erode: 14:45 hrs Duvvada: Arrival at 13:08 hrs (next day), Departure at 13:10 hrs Arrival at Sambalpur: 23:15 hrs (Saturday) Stoppages: 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, and Salem. Coach Composition: 1 Second AC, 3 Third AC, 9 Sleeper Class, 3 General Second Class, and 2 Second Class Luggage-cum-Disabled coaches.

CANCELLATION OF TRAINS OWING TO SIGNALING UPGRADES AT GODIA STATION BETWEEN RUNIJA AND KALAMNA Due to traffic blocks for the Pre-Non-Interlock & Non-Interlock works in connection with Electronic interlocking works for commissioning of 3rd line between Runija- Kalamna stations in Nagpur Division, the following train services will be cancelled as detailed below :- CANCELLATION OF TRAINS: 1. The train No.12807 Visakhapatnam-Nizamuddin Samata Express leaving Visakhapatnam on 30.04.2025, 01.05.2025, 03.05.2025, 04.05.2025 & 06.05.2025 will be will be Cancelled (Total Five (05) Trips). 2. The train No.12808 Nizamuddin-Visakhapatnam Samata Express leaving Nizamuddin on 02.05.2025, 03.05.2025, 05.05.2025, 06.05.2025 & 08.05.2025 will be Cancelled (Total Five (05) Trips). People are requested to note changes and act accordingly.

SUMMER SPECIAL TRAINS ANNOUNCED BY EAST COAST RAILWAY To accommodate the increased passenger traffic during the summer season, the East Coast Railway has announced the operation of special trains on several popular routes, including Visakhapatnam–Kurnool City, Visakhapatnam–Tirupati, and Visakhapatnam–SMVT Bengaluru. These trains will run from mid-April to the end of May 2025, offering weekly services with multiple trips. A. Visakhapatnam – Kurnool City - Visakhapatnam Special Express Train No. 08545 will depart from Visakhapatnam at 19:00 hrs every Tuesday from April 15 to May 27, 2025, and will reach Kurnool City at 09:35 hrs the following day. (7 trips) Train No. 08546 will return from Kurnool City at 16:10 hrs every Wednesday from April 16 to May 28, 2025, arriving at Visakhapatnam at 08:00 hrs the next day. (7 trips) Stoppages Include: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Narasaraopet, Vinukonda, Markapur, Cumbum, Giddalur, Diguvametta, Nandyal, and Dhone. Coach Composition: 1 Divyangjan cum Luggage Rake, 4 General Coaches, 8 Sleeper Coaches, 2 AC 3-Tier Economy, 3 AC 3-Tier, 2 AC 2-Tier, and 1 Generator Motor Car. B. Visakhapatnam – SMVT Bengaluru - Visakhapatnam Special Express Train No. 08581 will depart from Visakhapatnam at 15:20 hrs every Sunday from April 13 to May 25, 2025, reaching SMVT Bengaluru at 12:45 hrs the next day. Train No. 08582 will depart from SMVT Bengaluru at 15:50 hrs every Monday from April 14 to May 26, 2025, and arrive at Visakhapatnam at 13:30 hrs the next day. Stoppages Include: Duvvada, Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet, and Krishnarajapuram. Coach Composition: 2 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 2 AC 3-Tier Economy, 8 Sleeper Coaches, 4 General Coaches, 1 Divyangjan cum Luggage Coach, and 1 Motor Car. C. Visakhapatnam – Tirupati – Visakhapatnam Special Express Train No. 08547 will depart Visakhapatnam at 19:00 hrs every Wednesday from April 16 to May 28, 2025, arriving in Tirupati at 09:15 hrs the next day. (7 trips) Train No. 08548 will leave Tirupati at 21:50 hrs every Thursday from April 17 to May 29, 2025, reaching Visakhapatnam at 11:30 hrs the next day. Stoppages Include: Duvvada, Anakapalle, Yelamanchili, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tanuku, Bhimavaram Town, Kaikaluru, Gudivada, Vijayawada, Tenali, Chirala, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Srikalahasti, and Renigunta. Coach Composition: 2 AC 2-Tier, 3 AC 3-Tier, 2 AC 3-Tier Economy, 8 Sleeper Coaches, 4 General Coaches, 1 Divyangjan cum Luggage Coach, and 1 Generator Motor Car (LHB Coaches). These services aim to provide comfort and convenience to summer travelers and are expected to reduce congestion on regular train routes. Passengers are encouraged to book their tickets early to avoid last-minute rush.