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The Hindu
29-05-2025
- The Hindu
Extension of train services
East Coast Railway has notified the continuation of the running of Train Nos. 08581/08582 Visakhapatnam–SMVT Bengaluru–Visakhapatnam Weekly Special trains to clear the extra rush of passengers till June 30. These trains will continue to operate with their existing stoppages and timings, the release said. East Central Railway has notified the continuation of the running of Train Nos. 03251/03252 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru–Danapur Bi-weekly Express Special and Train Nos. 03259/03260 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru–Danapur Weekly Express Special to cater to the increased passenger demand. Accordingly Train No. 03251 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Bi-weekly Express Special, will now be extended from June 1 to 29. Similarly, Train No. 03252 SMVT Bengaluru–Danapur Bi-weekly Express Special, will now run from June 3 to July 1 Train No. 03259 Danapur–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express Special, will run from June 3 to 24. Likewise, Train No. 03260 SMVT Bengaluru–Danapur Weekly Express Special, will continue to run from June 5 to 26. South Central Railway has decided to permanently augment the coach composition of its Kondaveedu Express (Train No. 17211/17212) from 21 to 22 coaches and Amaravati Express trains (17225/17226) from 19 to 22 coaches., in a bid to enhance passenger capacity and cater to the growing demand
The Hindu
28-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Three services cancelled as goods train derails on KK Line
A goods train laden with iron ore derailed between Tyada and Chimidipalli in the Koraput-Kottavalasa section of the KK line near the tunnel number 15 on Wednesday. Four train services were affected due to the restoration works, said a release by the Waltair Railway Division. The Railway authorities from the Waltair division and East Coast Railway (ECoR) deployed personnel and resources for relief and restoration operations. 'The restoration efforts are ongoing on a war footing. Three trains were cancelled and one train was diverted,' said the release. Train 18516 Kirandul– Visakhapatnam Night Express leaving Kirandul on May 28 is running on a diverted route via Koraput, Rayagada and Vizianagaram. The cancelled trains are 58501 Visakhapatnam – Kirandul Passenger, scheduled to leave from Visakhapatnam on May 29; 58502 Kirandul - Visakhapatnam Passenger, scheduled to depart from Kirandul on May 29; and 18515 Visakhapatnam – Kirandul Express, leaving from Visakhapatnam on May 28.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Halt Sought for Vande Bharat at Duvvada
Visakhapatnam: Kanchumurthi Eswar, a member of the Zonal Railway Users' Consultative Committee of the East Coast Railway, along with railway activist Venkati B, submitted several key requests to the Waltair railway division aimed at improving rail services in the region. They urged for a halt of the Vande Bharat Express trains — train Nos. 20833/20834 (Visakhapatnam–Secunderabad) and 20707/20708 (Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam) — at Duvvada station. They also advocated for the introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper-class trains from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru, routed through Tirupati and Chennai, to enhance regional connectivity. Eswar and Venkati also proposed increasing the frequency of several long-distance trains, recommending the conversion of weekly services to daily operations on routes such as Visakhapatnam–Kollam, Visakhapatnam–Shirdi, Visakhapatnam–Gandhidham, Visakhapatnam–Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam–Chennai. Additionally, they addressed the urgent need for temporary coach augmentation for train No. 22707 (Visakhapatnam–Tirupati), which currently operates with only 11 coaches. They suggested adding third AC or second AC coaches to meet increased passenger demand during peak seasons. They also requested the divisional railway manager (DRM) and other officials to visit Duvvada station to assess its infrastructure, passenger amenities, and developmental needs on the ground.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Hans India
East Coast Railway AGM interacts with staff
Visakhapatnam: Additional General Manager (AGM) of East Coast Railway Mohes Kumar Behera conducted an inspection at Visakhapatnam on Friday and participated in the Biennial General Body Meeting (BGM) of the All India Guards Council (AIGC) held at the Railway Institute. During the visit, Mohes Kumar Behera interacted with staff, train managers (Guards), and officers. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised the paramount importance of safety, security, and enhanced passenger amenities. He urged the staff and officers to work diligently towards reducing passenger complaints by addressing issues efficiently. While interacting with the Train Managers, the AGM highlighted their critical roles and responsibilities, and encouraged open discussion regarding their grievances, suggestions. Addressing the officers, the AGM advocated for the implementation of good governance and robust administrative practices. He stressed the need to focus on cleanliness, freight loading, safe train operations, and track maintenance. Further, MK Behera also advised officers to prioritise infrastructural development to meet the targets set by the railway board. He called for the preparation of comprehensive action plans to overcome challenges through effective planning and teamwork. He was accompanied by Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra, ADRMs Manoj Kumar Sahoo and E Santharam.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Three Express trains to start from Bhubaneswar New station
BHUBANESWAR: In a huge relief for passengers from northern parts of the city, three Express trains will originate from Bhubaneswar New station from May 12. The station developed a couple of years back to reduce the burden on Bhubaneswar main station was used as a temporary halt for trains during emergencies. East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources said Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express, Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express and Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express will now originate from Bhubaneswar New station and later some other south-bound trains will start from the station. Bhubaneswar-Mumbai Konark Express will originate at 2.40 pm from Bhubaneswar New Station and the train will leave for Mumbai on its earlier scheduled time after reaching Bhubaneswar main station at 3 pm. Bhubaneswar-Secunderabad Visakha Express will originate at 8 am from Bhubaneswar New station. It will leave for Secunderabad at 8.40 am after reaching Bhubaneswar main station at 8.20 am. Similarly, Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Intercity Express will originate at 7.15 am from Bhubaneswar New station and follow its scheduled departure time of 7.45 am after reaching Bhubaneswar main station at 7.25 am. These trains will halt at Mancheswar railway station for two minutes each. A railway official said the station will serve as a convenient hub for students studying in numerous engineering, medical, and other educational institutions located in north Bhubaneswar.
