Bhubaneswar: In view of the increased passenger rush during the festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has extended the services of special trains between Sambalpur and Santragachi and announced additional coaches in four trains connecting Bhubaneswar and New Delhi.
The Sambalpur–Santragachi Special (08303) will operate for two additional trips every Wednesday, from November 4 to November 18, 2026. In the return direction, the Santragachi–Sambalpur Special (08304) will run every Thursday from November 5 to November 19.
Additional coaches in Bhubaneswar–Delhi trains
To accommodate more passengers, one additional AC Three-Tier coach will be attached temporarily to each of the following trains on specified dates:
- 20817 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express: November 7, 2026
- 20818 New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express: November 8, 2026
- 22823 Bhubaneswar–New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express: November 10, 2026
- 22824 New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express: November 11, 2026
The arrangements are aimed at providing additional accommodation and easing the rush during the festive travel period.
