Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Monday announced cancellation of three trains between March 14 and May 16 in view of infrastructure upgradation project at Puri railway station to enhance passenger amenities and operational efficiency.
Cancellation of Trains:
• 02839 Shalimar–Puri TOD Special will remain cancelled on March 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10
• 02840 Puri–Shalimar TOD Special will remain cancelled on March 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11.
• 08012 Puri–Bhanjpur TOD Special will remain cancelled on March 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 2 and May 1, 3, 8, 10, 15.
• 08011 Bhanjpur–Puri TOD Special will remain cancelled on March 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16.
• 68409/68410, Khurda Road–Puri- Khurda Road MEMU, will remain cancelled from March 15-31, April 1-30 and May 1-15.
The ECoR has appealed to all passengers to cooperate during this period. “These short-term disruptions are necessary for ensuring long-term safety, reliability, and capacity enhancements,” it said, while advising passengers to check train schedules through the official Indian Railways website or inquire at railway stations for updates, before commencing their journey.
