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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
A few lines cancelled, diverted in KK Line
Visakhapatnam: Due to the derailment of an iron ore-laden goods train between Tyada and Chimidipalli in the Koraput–Kottavalasa section of the KK line, train services have been affected with few derailed wagons in a tunnel. Responding to the incident, railway authorities from the Waltair Division and East Coast Railway deployed personnel and resources to the site for relief and restoration operations on a war footing. The relief operation was carried out under the supervision of the Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Lalit Bohra and other senior officials. As a result, some of the train services were diverted. Kirandul – Visakhapatnam Night Express (18516) leaving Kirandul on May 28 operated in a diverted route via Koraput, Rayagada, Vizianagaram. Visakhapatnam – Kirandul Passenger (58501) leaving from Visakhapatnam on May 29 will be cancelled. In return, Kirandul - Visakhapatnam passenger (58502) leaving from Kirandul on May 29 will be cancelled. Also, Visakhapatnam – Kirandul Express (18515) leaving from Visakhapatnam on May 28 was cancelled. In order to clear the extra rush of passengers, Indian Railways decided to augment some of the trains with additional coaches. As part of it, Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Express (20837) will be augmented with a sleeper class coach from June 1 to 30 (on nominated days). In return, Junagarh-Bhubaneswar Express (20838) will be attached with a sleeper class coach from June 2 to July 1 (on nominated days). Puri-Yesvantpur Garibrath Express (22883) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 6 to 27 (on nominated days). In return, Yesvantpur-Puri Garibrath Express (22884) will be augmented with one third AC economy coach from June 7 to 28 (on nominated days). Sambalpur-Nanded Super-Fast Express (20809) will be augmented with one third AC and sleeper class coaches from June 2 to 30 (on nominated days). In return, Nanded- Sambalpur Super-Fast Express (20810) will be augmented with a third AC and sleeper class coaches from June 3 to July 1 (on nominated days). Sambalpur-Erode Special Express (08311) will be augmented with a third AC and sleeper class coaches from June 4 to 25 (on nominated days). In return, Erode- Sambalpur Special Express (08312) will be augmented with a third AC and sleeper class coaches from June 6 to 27 (on nominated days). Visakhapatnam-Gunupur Passenger Express (58506) will be augmented with a sleeper class coach from June 1 to 30 (on nominated days). In return, Gunupur-Visakhapatnam Passenger Express (58505) will be augmented with a sleeper class coach from June 1 to 30 (on nominated days). Visakhapatnam-Kirandul Passenger Express (58501) will be augmented with a sleeper class coach from June 1 to 30 (on nominated days). In return, Kirandul-Visakhapatnam Passenger Express (58502) will be augmented with a sleeper class coach from June 2 to July 1 (on nominated days). Visakhapatnam-SMV Bengaluru Special Express (08581) will be augmented with a third AC-economy coach from June 1 to 29 (on nominated days). In return, SMV Bengaluru-Visakhapatnam Special Express (08582) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 2 to 30 (on nominated days). Visakhapatnam–Tirupati Special Express (08547) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 4 to 25 (on nominated days). In return, Tirupati-Visakhapatnam Special Express (08548) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 5 to – Charlapalli Special Express (08579) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 6 to 27 (on nominated days). In return, Charlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special Express (08580) will be augmented with a third AC economy coach from June 7 to 28 (on nominated days).
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.
Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Servotech Renewable gains on securing 4.1 MW rooftop solar order from East Coast Railway
Servotech Renewable Power System added 1.17% to Rs 130.82 after the company secured a 4.1 megawatt (MW) on-grid rooftop solar order from the Waltair Division of East Coast Railway in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Under the scope of this contract, Servotech will undertake the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of rooftop on-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) plants of varying capacities across multiple sites within the Waltair Division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways broader mission to integrate renewable energy into its infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable transportation. The company said this win further strengthens Servotechs growing portfolio in the public sector and showcases its capability to execute large-scale solar projects with high-quality standards and efficiency. Sarika Bhatia, Director of Servotech Renewable Power System, commented, We are delighted to have been awarded this significant 4.1 MW rooftop solar project by the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway. This order reaffirms Servotechs position as a trusted partner in Indias renewable energy landscape. We are committed to delivering best-in-class solar solutions and are proud to support Indian Railways in its journey towards cleaner and greener operations. Servotech Renewable Power System develops tech-enabled EV charging solutions. The company offers an extensive range of AC and DC chargers that are compatible with different electric vehicles and serve multiple applications, such as commercial and domestic. The company's consolidated net profit surged to Rs 7.96 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 from Rs 1.11 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose to Rs 216.30 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 52.01 crore in Q3 FY24.
India.com
24-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
This company bags 4.1 MW On-Grid Rooftop Solar Order from Indian Railway, project values Rs...
New Delhi: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (formerly known as Servotech Power Systems Ltd.), a leading provider of solar energy solutions, has secured a prestigious order for a 4.1 MW on-grid rooftop solar project from the Waltair Division, East Coast Railway, situated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project is valued at ₹15.8 crore. Under the scope of this contract, Servotech will undertake the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of rooftop ongrid Solar Photovoltaic (PV) plants of varying capacities across multiple sites within the waltair division. This initiative is part of the Indian Railways' broader mission to integrate renewable energy into its infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable transportation. Sarika Bhatia, Director, Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd., commented, 'We are delighted to have been awarded this significant 4.1 MW rooftop solar project by the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway. This order reaffirms Servotech's position as a trusted partner in India's renewable energy landscape. We are committed to delivering best-in-class solar solutions and are proud to support Indian Railways in its journey towards cleaner and greener operations.' This win further strengthens Servotech's growing portfolio in the public sector and showcases its capabilities in executing large-scale solar projects with highquality standards and efficiency. Earlier, the home-grown company and France-based Watt & Well signed an agreement to develop and manufacture EV charger components. The agreement aims to design, manufacture and sell EV charger components in India, Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd said in a statement. Under the pact, Servotech said it will manufacture power modules in India to achieve the 'Make in India' mission, while Watt & Well will provide technical support. Servotech will have the exclusive right to market and sell these components in India. The collaboration will initially focus on the development of a 30 kW power module for use in the Indian EV charging market. With PTI inputs
