Visakhapatnam: With IndiGo facing days of mass flight cancellations, the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has introduced special trains to assist stranded passengers and handle the sudden surge in travel demand. Of the six special trains planned, one will leave Visakhapatnam for SMVT Bengaluru on December 8, with the return service scheduled…
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…
Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), has introduced a new initiative of economy meals for passengers, especially those travelling in unreserved coaches. Acknowledging the challenges faced by passengers in general class coaches, particularly during the summer rush, the initiative offers economical meals and snacks at accessible prices. The…
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…
