In response to the increasing demand from passengers across various routes, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special trains during the summer season. These special trains aim to meet the additional rush experienced during this time. Here are the details of the special trains: Puri-Udhna (Surat) Bi-weekly Summer Special Train: Operating between…
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant celebration of World Heritage Day, East Coast Railway (ECoR) showcased its commitment to preserving the rich heritage of the railway industry. Led by Mohes Kumar Behera, general manager (I/C), the event underscored the importance of safeguarding cultural legacies for future generations. The commemoration, held at the Rail Museum here, featured an…
East Coast Railway (ECoR) is set to address the surge in travel demand during the summer season by introducing a range of special train services. These services, aimed at accommodating the additional rush in regular trains, will operate across various destinations within the country. Additionally, the ECoR plans to extend the services of existing special…
In the financial year 2023-24, spanning from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a remarkable feat by loading 256.22 million tonne of originating freight. This figure marks an impressive growth of 6.1 per cent compared to the previous fiscal year of 2022-23, surpassing all records held by…
Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has assumed the role of general manager (I/C) of East Coast Railway (ECoR). Behera, a graduate from the University College of Engineering, Burla in Civil Engineering, and further pursued his M.Tech in Ocean Engineering from IIT, Madras. His academic foundation complements a…
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a milestone, by surpassing all previous records of Indian Railways in freight loading during the financial year 2023-24. From April 1, 2023 to March 25, 2024, ECoR loaded an astounding 250 million tonnes of freight, marking a significant leap beyond the earlier record set in the 2022-23 fiscal year….
East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special train services in anticipation of the high demand for travel during the upcoming Holi festival. The special trains are aimed at accommodating the additional rush of passengers and clearing waitlists in regular trains. ECoR has scheduled five pairs of Holi Special Trains from its jurisdiction…
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) joined hands with the East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, a day dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women worldwide. In a heartfelt address to the women railway employees, Divya Sharma, president of ECoRWWO, emphasised the importance of…
Bhubaneswar: Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has officially assumed the role of additional general manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR). Prior to his current appointment, Behera served as the chief planning & design engineer of ECoR at Bhubaneswar. He brings a wealth of experience to his new…
In a move to enhance connectivity and convenience, East Coast Railway has decided to introduce experimental stoppages for two trains. The Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleswari Express (18005/18006) and the Puri-Durg Express (18425/18426) will now make additional halts at specific stations, providing passengers with increased accessibility. Howrah-Jagadalpur Samaleswari Express: Effective from 28.02.2024 for Howrah to Jagadalpur route and…
