Bhubaneswar: In view of the anticipated cyclonic conditions due to Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’, 22 express and passenger train services connecting Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad, Kirandul, Jagdalpur, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Rayagada, Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Koraput will remain cancelled or regulated on different dates between October 27 and November 5, 2026, as detailed below. Trains Cancelled • Train No. 18515…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the cancellation of 14 express and passenger train services on various routes in view of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’. The cancellations will be in effect on different dates between October 27 and November 5, 2026. The affected services include trains connecting Visakhapatnam, Kirandul, Jagdalpur, Rourkela, Howrah, Bhubaneswar and Koraput….
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved its October 2026 scrap sale target of ₹17 crore on October 22, well ahead of the month-end deadline, under Special Campaign 6. The achievement reflects the railway zone’s efforts to improve asset management, ensure timely disposal of unserviceable materials and maximise the utilisation of available resources. The early…
Bhubaneswar: Several trains to and from Puri will be temporarily short-terminated or short-originated from October 21, 2026, to January 11, 2027, due to modernisation work at Puri Railway Station, where Platforms 5 and 6 and Platforms 3 and 4 are being upgraded. The changes will affect passenger services connecting Puri with several destinations, including Rourkela,…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) is expanding its technology-driven security network, with plans to increase its drone fleet from the existing 11 to 22 by March 2027 to strengthen passenger safety, monitor vulnerable railway sections and protect railway assets. ECoR is currently leading Indian Railways in drone-based surveillance through its initiative, “DROAWK EYE – Observation,…
Bhubaneswar: Olympian hockey player and East Coast Railway (ECoR) Sports Officer Amit Rohidas was felicitated by ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal in recognition of his contribution to the Indian men’s hockey team’s gold medal-winning campaign at the Asian Games in Japan. Funkwal congratulated Rohidas on his achievement and commended his dedication, commitment and performance at…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accommodate the expected surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festive season, special trains will be operated between Sealdah and Khurda Road on selected dates, railway authorities said. The additional services are aimed at providing passengers with more travel options and helping manage the anticipated festive…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway have been disrupted following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel several trains and curtail the operations of others as restoration work gets underway. The changes have been made as a safety measure and to facilitate clearance and…
Bhubaneswar: Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) have been affected following a landslide between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the cancellation and partial curtailment of several trains. The changes have been made as a safety precaution and to facilitate restoration work in the affected section. Passengers have been advised to…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has stepped up restoration and safety work across the affected sections of Rayagada Division following continuous heavy rainfall that triggered landslides, soil slips and waterlogging at several locations. ECoR General Manager Parameshwar Funkwal reviewed the restoration work at Maligura on September 28, one of the worst-affected locations in the Koraput–Jeypore…
