East Coast Railway Introduces Special Trains to Meet Festive Season Rush

Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the upcoming festive season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has arranged a series of Special Trains to ensure hassle-free travel for devotees and festival-goers. These Puja Special Trains will operate until the last week of November, covering the Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja holidays. A…

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East Coast Railway Signs Landmark MoU with SBI to Enhance Financial Security for Employees

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to bolster the financial security and well-being of its workforce, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Bank of India (SBI). This partnership brings a host of exclusive financial benefits and services tailored specifically to the needs of ECoR’s 59,762 employees, spread…

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ECoR Completes 2 km Tunnel on Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project

Bhubaneswar: The Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Line Project, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully achieved a breakthrough in a 1,975-meter-long tunnel (Tunnel No. 07) between Purunakatak and Charichhak. This marks a major step forward in improving rail connectivity in Odisha and the surrounding region. The Ministry of Railways has prioritized the completion of key infrastructure…

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East Coast Railway Commissions Freight Train Examination and Wagon ROH Facility at Sarla Station, Sambalpur Division

Bhubaneswar: In a significant leap towards enhancing railway infrastructure and supporting the burgeoning industrial sector in Western and Southern Odisha, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has commissioned a new Freight Train Examination and Routine Overhauling (ROH) Facility at Sarla Station in the Sambalpur Division. This milestone project, completed by RITES Ltd. in partnership with the…

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Boudh District Now Connected by Rail as ECoR Completes Sonepur-Jharmunda Section

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has marked another significant achievement with the completion and commissioning of the Sonepur-Jharmunda rail section, bringing the total commissioned length of the Khurda Road-Balangir Rail Link Project to 183 kilometers. This project milestone now connects Boudh district to the railway network, further enhancing the region’s connectivity. The Jharmunda-Boudh rail…

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ECoR General Manager Felicitates Hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas for Paris Olympics Bronze

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal today felicitated ECoR Sports Officer and hockey Olympian Amit Rohidas, recognizing his instrumental role in securing a bronze medal for the Indian Men’s Hockey Team at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. During the ceremony, Funkwal lauded Rohidas for his dedication and exceptional performance on the global…

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East Coast Railway Adopts Advanced Ballastless Track Technology for Tunnel Projects

New Delhi: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has embarked on a transformative initiative by adopting advanced ballastless track technology in the construction of new railway tunnels within its jurisdiction. This strategic move is poised to enhance the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail transport, particularly in the challenging environments of tunnel construction. The initial implementation of…

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Ongoing Projects in Odisha, Emphasizes Infrastructure Development

Bhubaneswar: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a detailed review of ongoing railway projects, focusing particularly on the East Coast Railway (ECoR) jurisdiction. The review meeting, held to assess progress and address challenges, underscored the critical importance of infrastructure development in the region. During the meeting, Vaishnaw emphasized the need to identify and resolve issues…

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ECoR Railway Announces Train Cancellations, Diversions Due to Modernization Work at Rayagada-Koraput section

Rayagada: In light of safety-related modernization work between Tikiri-Singaram-Laxmipur Road Stations in the Rayagada-Koraput Railway section, and at Talcher Road Station for linking Angul-Sukinda Rail Line, the Indian Railways has announced the cancellation, partial cancellation, and diversion of several trains. Cancellation of Trains: A. The 18512/18511 Visakhapatnam-Koraput-Visakhapatnam bi-weekly Express will remain cancelled from Visakhapatnam on…

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East Coast Railway Sets New Record in Freight Loading, Surpassing Indian Railways Milestones

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has etched its name in the annals of Indian Railways history by surpassing all previous records in freight loading during the Financial Year 2023-24. From April 1, 2023, to March 25, 2024, ECoR achieved a monumental feat by loading a staggering 250 million tons of freight, eclipsing the earlier…

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