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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
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Hans India
ECoR extends special train services to clear extra summer rush
Visakhapatnam: In order to clear extra summer rush, East Coast Railway extends special train services. As part of it, Visakhapatnam – SMV Bengaluru Special Express train (08581) will leave Visakhapatnam at 3.20 pm on Sundays (total five trips) from June 1 to 29. It will reach Duvvada at 4 pm and depart 4.02 pm. The train reaches SMV Bengaluru on next day at 12.45 noon. In return, SMV Bengaluru – Visakhapatnam Special Express train (08582) will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 3.50 pm on Mondays (total five trips) from June 2 to 30. It will reach Duvvada the next day at 12.40 noon and depart at 12.42 noon before reaching Visakhapatnam at 1.30 pm. The train halts at Duvvada, Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet, Krishnarajapuram between Visakhapatnam – SMV Bengaluru- Visakhapatnam. Similarly, Visakhapatnam– Shalimar Special Express (08508) will leave Visakhapatnam at 11:20 am on Tuesdays from June 3 to 24. It will reach Simhachalam at 11:36 am and depart at 11:38 am, Vizianagaram at 12:08 noon and depart at 12:10 noon; Chipurupalli at 12:35 noon and depart at 12:37 noon; Srikakulam Road at 13:08 pm and depart at 13:10 pm and will reach Shalimar the next day at 3 am (total four trips). In return, direction the train No., Shalimar - Visakhapatnam Special Express (08507) will leave Shalimar at 5 am on Wednesdays from June 4 to 25. It will reach Srikakulam Road at 6:10 pm and depart at 6.12 pm; Chipurupalli at 6:38 pm and depart at 6.40 pm; Vizianagaram at 7.03 pm and depart at 7.05 pm; Simhachalam at 7:35 pm and depart at 7.37 pm and will reach Visakhapatnam at 8.50 pm (total four trips). The train stops at Simhachalam, Vizianagaram, Chipurupalli, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, Balugaon, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jajpur-Keonjhar Road, Bhadrak, Balasore, Kharagpur, Santragachi between Visakhapatnam and Shalimar.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- The Hindu
Special trains from Visakhapatnam to SMV Bengaluru and Shalimar extended to clear summer rush
Special trains between Visakhapatnam and SMV Bengaluru, and between Visakhapatnam – Shalimar have been extended to clear the summer rush. Train no. 08581Visakhapatnam – SMV Bengaluru special express train will leave Visakhapatnam at 3.20 p.m. on Sundays (5 trips) from June 1 to 29 and will reach Duvvada at 4 p.m. and will leave at 4.02 p.m. to reach SMV Bengaluru on the next day at 12.45 p.m. In the return direction, 08582 SMV Bengaluru – Visakhapatnam Special Express train will leave SMVT Bengaluru at 3.50 p.m. on Mondays (5 trips) from June 2 to 30 and will reach Duvvada on the next day at 12.40 p.m. and depart at 12.42 p.m. to reach Visakhapatnam at 1.30 p.m., according to K. Saandeep, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of Waltair Division. This train will also stop at Anakapalli, Yelamanchili, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Ongole, Nellore, Gudur, Renigunta, Katapadi, Jolarpetai, Kuppam, Bangarpet and Krishnarajapuram It will have 2nd AC – 2, 3rd AC - 3, 3rd AC Economy – 2, Sleeper class coaches-8, General Second Class- 4, Second class cum luggage/ Divyangjan -1, Luggage /generator/brake van-1 in its composition. Similarly, train no. 08508 Visakhapatnam– Shalimar Special train Express will leave Visakhapatnam at 11.20 a.m. on Tuesdays from June 3 to 24. It will reach Simhachalam at 11.36 a.m. and leave at 11.38 a.m.; Vizianagaram at 12.08 p.m. and departure at 12.10 p.m.; Chipurupalli at 12.35 p.m. and departure at 12.37 p.m.; Srikakulam Road at 1.08 p.m. and departure at 1.10 p.m. and will reach Shalimar on the next day at 3 a.m.(4 trips). In the return direction, 08507 Shalimar - Visakhapatnam Special Express will leave Shalimar at 5 a.m. on Wednesdays from June 4 to 25 and will reach Srikakulam Road at 6.10 p.m. and departure at 6. 12 p.m.; Chipurupalli at 6.38 p.m. and departure at 6.40 p.m.; Vizianagaram at 7.03 p.m. and departure at 7.05 p.m.; Simhachalam at 7.35 p.m. and departure at 7. p.m. to arrive in Visakhapatnam Junction at 8. 50 p.m. (4 trips). This special train will have 2nd AC-1, 3AC - 3, Sleeper- 9, General Second Class -4, Second Class cum Luggage/ Divyangjan coaches- 1 and Motor Car-1.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Railways gives green signal for location survey for new terminal at Devanahalli
BENGALURU: To ease Bengaluru's overcrowded railway network, the Ministry of Railways has given the green light for a Final Location Survey (FLS) for the proposed Mega Coaching Terminal near Devanahalli. The approval is part of a broader initiative to address the city's growing passenger demands. The survey, which is set to be conducted along the Yelahanka-Devanahalli- Chikkaballapur corridor, is estimated to cost Rs 1.35 crore. Currently, Bengaluru, the fifth most populous metro city, operates with only three terminals and 12 pit lines, handling 140 originating, 139 terminating and 142 pass-through trains daily. The city also manages 110 primary maintenance trains. With an expected 103.72 million originating passengers and a total footfall of 212.06 million in 2024-25, the existing terminals - KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwanthpur and SMVT Bengaluru - are already at full capacity. The city's rail system is expected to face even greater strain, with a future projection of 210 originating trains per day. The lack of sufficient stabling lines and a dedicated goods corridor has resulted in the movement of empty trains. While expanding existing terminals is increasingly difficult due to the city's dense urban growth, the proposed terminal at Devanahalli or at any suitable location along the Yelahanka - Devanahalli - Chikkaballapur corridor, is expected to serve as a fourth major terminal. It will be equipped with 12 pit lines, five washing lines, 24 stabling lines, six heavy repair bay lines, two pit wheel lathe lines and six sick lines, along with support infrastructure like loco bays, a 50-tonne boot laundry, administrative buildings and stores.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Railway board sanctions survey for big terminal at Devanahalli
Bengaluru: The railway board has given approval for a survey to establish a mega terminal with maintenance facilities at Devanahalli. The survey, to cost over Rs 1.3 crore, will assess areas near Devanahalli station or sites along Yelahanka-Devanahalli-Chikkaballapur route to identify a suitable location for the terminal, which aims to reduce congestion in the city's railway network. "With a population of around 11.5 million, Bengaluru is India's fifth-most populous city. Its railway network currently operates with just three terminals and 12 pit lines, handling 140 originating, 139 terminating and 142 pass-through trains daily, along with 110 primary maintenance trains. In 2024-25, the city saw nearly 104 million originating passengers and a total footfall of 212 million. Existing terminals — KSR Bengaluru, Yeshwantpur and SMVT Bengaluru — are already stretched and future projections of 210 originating trains per day could overwhelm the system," said a press release from South Western Railway .According to officials, the current rail infrastructure sees severe congestion, platform overcrowding and operational delays. Additionally, rapid urbanisation has created obstacles for expanding railway planned Devanahalli terminal , situated on the city outskirts, will be the fourth major terminal and help in distribution of rail traffic and operational efficiency.
