Bhubaneswar: A new passenger halt has officially opened at Atri on the Khurda-Balangir rail line in Odisha, marking a significant enhancement to the region’s transportation infrastructure.
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, in presence of Begunia MLA Pradip Kumar Sahu, Khrda MLA Prashant Kumar Jagadev and the Divisional Railway Manager of Khurda Road H S Bajwa.
Atri is known for its hot spring water and serves as a popular tourist destination, making the new halt a vital addition for both local residents and visitors. The first train provided stoppage at Atri is Daspalla-Bhubaneswar Special.
Speaking on the occasion, Aparajita Sarangi expressed her gratitude to the Prime Minister and Railway Minister for fulfilling the demands and aspirations of the public in the area.
The construction of the passenger halt, which cost approximately Rs 58 lakh, features a 467-meter platform, equipped with six small passenger shelters and six benches with a seating capacity of 30 people. Additionally, the facility includes 14 light posts, a tube well and a booking counter, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers, a release from East Coast Railway (ECoR) said.
This development is expected to boost local tourism and provide better connectivity for residents, contributing positively to the socio-economic growth of the area.
Three trains will provide stoppage at Atri PH with immediate effect. These trains are Bhadrak-Daspalla-Bhadrak MEMU Passenger, Bhubaneswar-Daspalla-Bhubaneswar MEMU Passenger and Puri-Daspalla-Puri MEMU Passenger Special.
08555/08556 Bhadrak-Daspalla-Bhadrak MEMU from Bhadrak will reach at Atri at 10.36 am and leave at 10.37 amtowards Daspalla. In the return direction, this train from Daspalla will arrive at 5.55 pm and will leave at 5.56 pm towards Bhadrak.
08429/08430 Bhubaneswar-Daspalla- Bhubaneswar MEMU from Bhubaneswar will reach at Atri at 10.51 am and will leave at 10.52 am towards Daspalla. In the return direction, this train from Daspalla will arrive at 5.14 pm and will leave at 5.15 pm towards Bhubaneswar.
08423/08424 Puri-Daspalla-Puri MEMU from Puri will reach at Atri at 7.40 pm and will leave at 7.41 om towards Daspalla. In the return direction, this train from Daspalla will arrive at 7.52 am and will leave at 7.53 am towards Puri.
