Bhubaneswar: Passengers travelling between Brahmapur and Khallikote will face changes in MEMU services on September 15, 16 and 19 due to safety-related modernisation works in the Brahmapur-Rambha Down Line section under East Coast Railway’s Khurda Road Division. As part of the work, Train No. 68411 Bhubaneswar-Brahmapur MEMU will terminate at Khallikote instead of Brahmapur on…
Bhubaneswar: Two MEMU train services between Gunupur and Cuttack will undergo temporary changes as the East Coast Railway (ECoR) undertakes redevelopment works at Cuttack Railway Station under the Khurda Road Division. According to ECoR, Train No. 68434 Gunupur–Cuttack MEMU will be short terminated at Mancheswar Railway Station instead of Cuttack from September 8 to October…
Bhubaneswar: A regular train journey turned into a celebration of books and literature on Sunday as around 100 readers and writers boarded the Bhubaneswar–Daspalla MEMU for a unique literary experience under the Rail Reading Campaign “Gift A Book”. Organised by East Coast Railway in association with Walking Book Fairs, Bhubaneswar, the campaign transformed Train No….
Bhubaneswar: Passengers travelling on several trains originating from or passing through Odisha will have to take note of revised schedules, as the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced changes in the timings of a number of services to facilitate smoother train operations. The revised timings will come into effect from the respective dates of journey…
Bhubaneswar: Healthcare services for railway beneficiaries are set to receive a boost with the commissioning of several advanced medical equipment at Central Hospital, Bhubaneswar, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Shri Parmeswar Funkwal, General Manager, East Coast Railway, inaugurated the newly installed facilities at the hospital. The equipment is expected to strengthen diagnostic…
Bhubaneswar: To accommodate the increased demand for train travel during Holi, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services connecting major destinations such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Additionally, the services of several existing special trains have been extended to ease passenger congestion during the festive period. With Holi celebrations leading to high ticket…
Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to railway connectivity, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced that three important long-distance trains—Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express, Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express, and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express—will soon originate from Bhubaneswar New Station. The move aims to facilitate passengers from North Bhubaneswar and surrounding areas, with a focus on students, medical travelers, and daily…
Bhubaneswar: In a major step toward improving railway safety and supporting higher train speeds, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has embarked on an extensive safety fencing project across its jurisdiction. The initiative aims to bolster safety measures, reduce unauthorized access, and protect wildlife, while enhancing the operational efficiency of the rail network. A total of 2,792…
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark decision to bolster infrastructure and public safety, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridge (ROB) construction projects as Special Railway Projects under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This strategic move is aimed at expediting the implementation of these crucial infrastructure projects by simplifying land…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward upgrading the nation’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has undertaken extensive yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station, a vital hub under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) zone. This modernization initiative is part of the broader plan to enhance key railway stations across the country, aiming to improve operational efficiency…
