ROURKELA-JAGDALPUR INTERCITY EXPRESS WITH ADDITIONAL COACH In response to the increased travel demand during the Sankranti festive season, East Coast Railway has announced the temporary augmentation of several trains to accommodate the extra rush and ensure a more comfortable journey for passengers. Train No. 18107 Rourkela–Jagdalpur Intercity Express will be augmented with one additional Sleeper Class coach on January 22, 2026. Train No. 18447 Bhubaneswar–Jagdalpur Hirakhand Express will be supplemented with one Sleeper Class coach from January 24, 2026 to January 31, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 18448 Jagdalpur–Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express will also be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from January 25, 2026 to February 1, 2026. This temporary increase in capacity aims to manage the higher-than-usual passenger demand during the festive period. East Coast Railway encourages passengers to make use of these enhanced services and to plan their travel accordingly.

EXPERIMENTAL STOPPAGE OF BRAHMAPUR-VISAKHAPATNAM EXPRESS AT TILARU STATION In a move designed to improve rail connectivity and enhance convenience for passengers, the East Coast Railway has introduced an experimental stoppage for the Brahmapur–Visakhapatnam–Brahmapur Express (Train No. 18525/18526) at Tilaru Railway Station. The new stoppage was inaugurated today at 11:50 AM by Shri K. Ram Mohan Naidu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Government of India, along with Shri K. Atchannaidu, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Co-operation, Marketing & Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Shri B. Ramanamurthy, Hon’ble MLA, Narasannapeta. The ceremony was also attended by Shri Lalit Bohra, Divisional Railway Manager, and other dignitaries. This new halt at Tilaru is expected to significantly benefit passengers from Tilaru and its surrounding areas, offering them better access to major destinations such as Visakhapatnam, Brahmapur, and several other intermediate stations along the route. The decision to implement this experimental stoppage comes in response to the long-standing demands of local commuters and public representatives. Passenger-Focused Initiative East Coast Railway has emphasized its ongoing commitment to enhancing passenger amenities and improving connectivity through such passenger-centric initiatives. The performance and effectiveness of this experimental stoppage will be reviewed periodically, based on passenger feedback and the operational feasibility of the service. Other New Train Halts In addition to the stoppage at Tilaru, East Coast Railway has also introduced experimental halts for other trains: Train No. 12844 Ahmedabad–Puri SF Express will make an experimental stop at Ichchapuram at 03:58 AM, departing at 04:00 AM, starting from January 17, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 12843 Puri–Ahmedabad SF Express will halt at Ichchapuram at 8:59 PM, departing at 9:01 PM. Train No. 22819 Bhubaneswar New–Visakhapatnam Intercity Express will stop at Baruva at 10:50 AM, departing at 10:51 AM, starting from January 18, 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 22820 Visakhapatnam–Bhubaneswar New Intercity Express will stop at Baruva at 8:08 PM, departing at 8:09 PM. These new stoppages aim to improve rail access for passengers traveling between important stations in the region and to meet the increasing demand for better connectivity. East Coast Railway continues to prioritize the needs of the public by introducing these experimental halts, ensuring a more accessible and convenient travel experience for all.

JANSADHARAN AND MEMU SPECIAL TRAINS INTRODUCED TO CLEAR PONGAL FESTIVAL RUSH In response to increased passenger demand during the Pongal festive season, East Coast Railway has decided to operate Jansadharan Special Trains between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, along with MEMU Special Trains between Visakhapatnam and Parvatipuram. These initiatives have been facilitated through the consistent efforts of the Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division, Shri Lalit Bohra, to ease congestion and ensure comfortable travel for passengers. 1. Jansadharan Special Trains between Visakhapatnam - Vijayawada Train No. 08567 Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada Jansadharan Special will depart Visakhapatnam at 10:00 hrs on 12.01.2026, 13.01.2026, 14.01.2026, 16.01.2026, 17.01.2026, and 18.01.2026, reaching Vijayawada at 16:00 hrs on the same day. In the return direction, Train No. 08568 Vijayawada-Visakhapatnam Jansadharan Special will leave Vijayawada at 18:30 hrs on the same dates and arrive at Visakhapatnam at 00:35 hrs (midnight). These trains will halt at important stations including Duvvada, Anakapalle, Elamanchili, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, and Gangavaram between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada. Both trains will have only General Class coaches in their composition. Passengers are requested to make use of these special services. 2. MEMU Special Trains between Visakhapatnam - Parvatipuram Train No. 08565 Visakhapatnam-Parvatipuram MEMU Special will depart Visakhapatnam at 10:00 hrs from 14.01.2026 to 18.01.2026 and arrive at Parvatipuram at 12:20 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 08566 Parvatipuram-Visakhapatnam MEMU Special will depart Parvatipuram at 12:45 hrs from 14.01.2026 to 18.01.2026 and reach Visakhapatnam at 16:00 hrs. These MEMU special trains will stop at stations including Simhachalam, Pendurthi, Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Gajapathinagaram, Komatipalli, Donkinavalasa, Bobbili, and Sitanagaram between Visakhapatnam and Parvatipuram. Both MEMU special trains will have General Class accommodation. Passengers are advised to avail themselves of these special train services for a safe and convenient journey during the Pongal festive season.

WEEKLY SPECIAL TRAINS EXTENDED TO MANAGE SANKRANTI FESTIVAL RUSH To ensure a comfortable journey for passengers and to effectively clear the additional rush during the Sankranti festive season, East Coast Railway has decided to extend the services of weekly special trains between Udhna and Khurda Road, as detailed below. Weekly Special Express between Udhna - Khurda Road - Udhna (09059/09060): Train No. 09059 Udhna-Khurda Road Weekly Special Express will depart from Udhna at 12:20 hrs every Wednesday from 07.01.2026 to 25.02.2026. The train will arrive at Vizianagaram on the following day (Thursday) at 16:00 hrs and depart at 16:25 hrs, reaching Khurda Road at 22:30 hrs. In the return direction, Train No. 09060 Khurda Road-Udhna Weekly Special Express will depart from Khurda Road at 02:00 hrs every Friday from 09.01.2026 to 27.02.2026. It will arrive at Vizianagaram at 07:25 hrs and depart at 07:50 hrs, reaching Udhna on the next day at 13:30 hrs. Stoppages: The special trains will halt at Vyara, Nandurbar, Dharangaon, Jalgaon, Bhusaval, Malkapur, Akola, Badnera, Wardha, Nagpur Junction, Tumsar Road, Gondia Junction, Durg, Raipur Junction, Mahasamund, Khariar Road, Kantabanji, Titlagarh, Kesinga, Muniguda, Rayagada, Parvatipuram, Bobbili, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam Road, Palasa, Brahmapur, and Balugaon in both directions between Udhna and Khurda Road. Composition: Each train will consist of 1 First AC cum Second AC coach, 2 Second AC coaches, 6 Third AC coaches, 7 Sleeper Class coaches, 4 General Second Class coaches, 1 Second Class cum Luggage/Divyangjan coach, and 1 Motor Car. Passengers are requested to make optimum use of these extended special train services to plan a safe and comfortable journey during the Sankranti festive period.

SANKRANTI SPECIAL TRAINS INTRODUCED TO CLEAR PASSENGER RUSH To ensure a comfortable journey and to manage the additional passenger rush during the Sankranti festival season, Indian Railways has announced the operation of special train services as detailed below. Visakhapatnam - Charlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special (08513/08514) - One Trip Train No. 08513 Visakhapatnam–Charlapalli Special Express The train will depart from Visakhapatnam at 23:00 hrs on Sunday, 18 January 2026. It will arrive at Duvvada at 23:28 hrs and depart at 23:30 hrs, reaching Charlapalli at 10:30 hrs on Monday, 19 January 2026. Train No. 08514 Charlapalli–Visakhapatnam Special Express (Return Service) The return special will leave Charlapalli at 15:30 hrs on Monday, 19 January 2026. It will arrive at Duvvada at 05:48 hrs the next day and depart at 05:50 hrs, reaching Visakhapatnam at 07:00 hrs on Tuesday. Stoppages Duvvada, Anakapalli, Samalkot, Anaparthi, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Miryalaguda and Nalgonda in both directions. Train Composition Second AC: 01 coach Third AC: 05 coaches Sleeper Class: 13 coaches General Second Class: 02 coaches Second Class-cum-Luggage/Divyangjan: 02 coaches Passengers are requested to take advantage of this special train service planned for the Sankranti festive season.