SPECIAL TRAINS BETWEEN VISAKHAPATNAM - CHERLAPALLI - BHUBANESWAR To manage the extra rush of passengers during the Sankranthi festival, East Coast Railway has announced special train services. These trains will operate between Visakhapatnam and Cherlapalli, continuing to Bhubaneswar, as detailed below: Train No. 08549 Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli Special Departure from Visakhapatnam: 18-01-2025 at 19:45 hrs Reach Duvvada: 20:18 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 20:20 hrs Reach Cherlapalli: 07:00 hrs (Next day) Train No. 08550 Cherlapalli - Bhubaneswar Special Departure from Cherlapalli: 19-01-2025 at 09:00 hrs Reach Duvvada: 18:40 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 18:45 hrs Reach Visakhapatnam: 19:30 hrs, Departure from Visakhapatnam: 19:50 hrs Reach Bhubaneswar: 02:15 hrs (Early morning of 20-01-2025) Stoppages (Both Trains): Duvvada, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada, Guntur, Miryalaguda, and Nalgonda Coach Composition: 2AC: 01 3AC: 04 Sleeper Class: 09 General Second Class: 04 Second Class Luggage cum Divyangjan Coach: 02 Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of these special trains for a comfortable journey and plan their travels accordingly.

SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICES: VISAKHAPATNAM - CHERLAPALLI Indian Railways has announced special train services between Visakhapatnam and Cherlapalli to accommodate passengers during the peak travel season. Train Details: Train No. 08509 Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli Special Departure from Visakhapatnam: 18-01-2025 at 18:20 hrs Reach Duvvada: 18:48 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 18:50 hrs Reach Cherlapalli: 08:00 hrs (Next day) Train No. 08510 Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special Departure from Cherlapalli: 19-01-2025 at 10:00 hrs Reach Duvvada: 21:30 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 21:32 hrs Reach Visakhapatnam: 22:00 hrs 2nd Special Train: Train No. 08551 Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli Special Departure from Visakhapatnam: 19-01-2025 at 18:20 hrs Reach Duvvada: 18:48 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 18:50 hrs Reach Cherlapalli: 08:00 hrs (Next day) Train No. 08552 Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam Special Departure from Cherlapalli: 20-01-2025 at 10:00 hrs Reach Duvvada: 21:30 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 21:32 hrs Reach Visakhapatnam: 22:00 hrs Stoppages (Both Trains): Duvvada, Anakapalle, Elamanchili, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Piduguralla, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda, and Nalgonda Coach Composition: 2AC: 01 3AC: 01 Sleeper Class: 11 General Second Class: 07 (08509/08510) / 05 (08551/08552) Second Class Luggage cum Divyangjan Coach: 02 Passengers are requested to utilize these special train services for their journey and adopt safe travel practices.

TEMPORARY AUGMENTATION OF TRAINS WITH SLEEPER CLASS COACHES Temporary Augmentation of Trains with Sleeper Class Coaches To accommodate the extra rush of waitlisted passengers, East Coast Railway has announced the temporary addition of sleeper class coaches on the following trains: 1. Train No. 18117 Rourkela-Gunupur Rajyarani Express: One Sleeper Class coach will be added from 15.01.2025 to 31.03.2025. In the return direction, Train No. 18118 Gunupur-Rourkela Rajyarani Express will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 16.01.2025 to 01.04.2025. 2. Train No. 18107 Rourkela-Jagdalpur Intercity Express: One Sleeper Class coach will be added from 15.01.2025 to 31.03.2025. In the return direction, Train No. 18108 Jagdalpur-Rourkela Intercity Express will be augmented with one Sleeper Class coach from 16.01.2025 to 01.04.2025. Passengers are encouraged to make use of these additional services.

SPECIAL TRAIN SERVICES BETWEEN CHERLAPALLI AND VISAKHAPATNAM FOR SANKRANTHI SEASON East Coast Railway Announces Special Train Services Between Visakhapatnam and Cherlapalli for Sankranthi To manage the increased passenger demand during the Sankranthi season, East Coast Railway has introduced special train services as detailed below: VISAKHAPATNAM - CHERLAPALLI - VISAKHAPATNAM (Train Nos. 08523/08524) Train No. 08523: Visakhapatnam to Cherlapalli Departure: 14th January 2025 at 18:20 hrs from Visakhapatnam Arrival at Duvvada: 18:48 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 18:50 hrs Arrival at Cherlapalli: 07:30 hrs (next day) Train No. 08524: Cherlapalli to Visakhapatnam Departure: 15th January 2025 at 10:00 hrs from Cherlapalli Arrival at Duvvada: 21:28 hrs, Departure from Duvvada: 21:30 hrs Arrival at Visakhapatnam: 22:30 hrs

DRM RAYAGADA INSPECTS RAYAGADA-KORAPUT SECTION Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Rayagada, Shri Amitabh Singhal, conducted an inspection of the Rayagada-Koraput section on 11th January 2025. During his visit, he reviewed the ongoing developmental activities in the section. Shri Singhal, a graduate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from NIT Trichy, is from the 1995 batch of Indian Railways. His first posting was as Assistant Divisional Electrical Engineer at the Electric Loco Shed in Kalyan in 1999. He played a significant role in the design, manufacturing, commissioning, and testing of the first prototype of Vande Bharat Express (Train 18). This visit marked his first inspection after assuming charge on 10th January 2025. As part of his visit, he also inspected the site for the proposed Rayagada Division Building. Members of the Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Station Consultative Committee met with the DRM to extend their best wishes for his new assignment. Speaking to the media during the inspection, DRM Singhal emphasized that his focus would be on enhancing safety, improving passenger amenities, ensuring punctuality, and accelerating infrastructure development. Additionally, the DRM conducted a window trailing inspection from Rayagada to Koraput, where he closely examined safety aspects such as points and crossings, the signaling system, tunnels, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the progress of amenities along the section.

SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN CHERLAPALLI AND VISAKHAPATNAM FOR SANKRANTHI SEASON To meet the public demand and ease the extra rush during the Sankranthi season, the Railway has decided to operate an Unreserved Jansadhran special train service between Cherlapalli and Visakhapatnam. Train Details: Train No. 07245 (Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam) Departure: 11th January 2025, 16:15 hrs from Cherlapalli Arrival: 12th January 2025, 07:00 hrs at Visakhapatnam (via Duvvada) Train No. 07246 (Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli) Departure: 12th January 2025, 08:00 hrs from Visakhapatnam Arrival: 12th January 2025, 21:20 hrs at Cherlapalli (via Duvvada) Stoppages: Janagaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal Jn, Khammam, Madhira, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu Jn, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Yelmanchali, Ankapalli, Duvvada. Coach Composition: 9 Second Class Sleeper Coaches 9 Unreserved General Class Coaches 2 Second Class with Brake and Luggage Coaches Total: 20 Coaches Passengers are requested to avail themselves of these special train services during the Sankranthi festive season.

SPECIAL TRAIN BETWEEN CHERLAPALLI AND VISAKHAPATNAM DURING SANKRANTHI SEASON To accommodate the increased demand during the Sankranthi season, the Railway has announced the operation of an Unreserved Jansadhran special train between Cherlapalli and Visakhapatnam. Train Details: Train No. 07245 (Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam) Departure: 11th January 2025, 16:15 hrs from Cherlapalli Arrival: 12th January 2025, 07:00 hrs at Visakhapatnam (via Duvvada) Train No. 07246 (Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli) Departure: 12th January 2025, 08:00 hrs from Visakhapatnam Arrival: 12th January 2025, 21:20 hrs at Cherlapalli (via Duvvada) Stoppages: Janagaon, Kazipet, Warangal, Mahbubabad, Dornakal Jn, Khammam, Madhira, Vijayawada, Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Nidadavolu Jn, Rajahmundry, Samalkot, Annavaram, Tuni, Yelmanchali, Ankapalli, Duvvada. Coach Composition: 9 Second Class Sleeper Coaches 9 Unreserved General Class Coaches 2 Second Class with Brake and Luggage Coaches Total: 20 Coaches Passengers are requested to utilize these services during the festive season.

PERMANENT AUGMENTATION OF VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS FOR ENHANCED TRAVEL EXPERIENCE In response to the growing demand from passengers and to provide a more comfortable and efficient travel experience, Indian Railways has announced the permanent augmentation of the 20833/20834 Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express. Starting from 11th January 2025 (Saturday), the train will be upgraded with four additional Vande Bharat coaches, enhancing both speed and convenience. Revised Composition: Train No. 20833 (Visakhapatnam-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express) will operate with 20 coaches from 11th January 2025. Train No. 20834 (Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express) will operate with 20 coaches from 11th January 2025. Passengers can look forward to a more comfortable and convenient journey on these upgraded services.

JANSADHARAN SPECIAL TRAINS TO MANAGE SANKRANTI RUSH To cater to the increased demand during the Pongal season, East Coast Railway has announced the operation of Jansadharan special trains between Visakhapatnam and Cherlapalli. These trains will run for 8 trips to accommodate the extra rush of passengers. Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam (08533/08534) Train No. 08533 (Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli) will depart Visakhapatnam on 10th, 12th, 15th, and 17th January 2025 at 09:45 hrs, arriving in Cherlapalli at 22:30 hrs on the same day. Train No. 08534 (Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam) will depart Cherlapalli on 11th, 13th, 16th, and 18th January 2025 at 00:30 hrs, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 14:20 hrs on the same day. Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalli, Elamanchili, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Pidigurala, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda. Coach Composition: 2 Sitting cum luggage coaches, 9 Second Class General coaches, 11 Unreserved Sleeper Class coaches. Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam (08537/08538) Train No. 08537 (Visakhapatnam - Cherlapalli) will depart Visakhapatnam on 10th, 11th, 15th, and 16th January 2025 at 18:20 hrs, reaching Cherlapalli at 08:00 hrs on the following day. Train No. 08538 (Cherlapalli - Visakhapatnam) will depart Cherlapalli on 11th, 12th, 16th, and 17th January 2025 at 10:00 hrs, arriving in Visakhapatnam at 22:00 hrs on the same day. Stoppages: Duvvada, Anakapalli, Elamanchili, Tuni, Annavaram, Samalkot, Rajahmundry, Nidadavolu, Tadepalligudem, Eluru, Vijayawada, Guntur, Sattenapalli, Pidigurala, Nadikudi, Miryalaguda, Nalgonda. Coach Composition: 2 Sitting cum luggage coaches, 9 Second Class General coaches, 11 Unreserved Sleeper Class coaches. Passengers are encouraged to make use of these special trains during the festive period.

TRAIN CANCELLATIONS DUE TO NON-INTERLOCK WORKS IN VIJAYAWADA DIVISION Due to Non-Interlock works for the commissioning of the Automatic Section between the Regupalem-Narasingapalli section in the Vijayawada division of South Coast Railway, the following trains will be cancelled: Train No. 17267 Kakinada-Visakhapatnam Express, leaving Kakinada on 11.01.2025 Train No. 17268 Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Express, leaving Kakinada on 11.01.2025 Train No. 08565 Visakhapatnam-Parvatipuram Special Express, leaving Visakhapatnam on 11.01.2025 Train No. 08566 Parvatipuram-Visakhapatnam Special Express, leaving Parvatipuram on 11.01.2025 Train No. 17239 Guntur-Visakhapatnam Simhadri Express, leaving Guntur on 11.01.2025 Train No. 17240 Visakhapatnam-Guntur Simhadri Express, leaving Visakhapatnam on 12.01.2025 We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and request passengers to note these changes and plan accordingly.

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