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Bhubaneswar, April 7: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully added a total of 281.5 kilometers of new lines and multi-tracking, marking an impressive 50% increase over the previous fiscal year’s achievement of 187.2 kilometers in the 2024-25 financial year, setting new records in railway infrastructure development. This substantial progress also underscores ECoR’s commitment to […]
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Bhubaneswar, February 4: East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal conducted an intensive inspection of the Balugaon-Palasa Railway Section to assess the progress of safety measures, traffic facilities, passenger amenities, and infrastructure development, said an official release on Tuesday. According to an ECoR statement, during his visit, Funkwal thoroughly reviewed various ongoing infrastructure projects, […]
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Bhubaneswar, January 16: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has shattered all previous records by achieving an unprecedented freight loading milestone of 200.13 million tons in a remarkably swift 290 days during the fiscal year 2024-25, said an official release. According to an ECoR release, this achievement marks the highest-ever freight loading by any zone in […]
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Bhubaneswar, January 11: Amitabh Singhal has officially joined as the first Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the newly established Rayagada Railway Division under the East Coast Railway, said an official release on Saturday. According to an ECoR statement, this appointment marks a key step in operationalizing the new division and advancing infrastructure development in the […]
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Bhubaneswar, January 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for Rayagada Division at Rayagada through video conferencing on January 6. The foundation stone laying ceremony for the Rayagada Railway Division will take place in Rayagada, Odisha, with the Prime Minister participating virtually from Jammu. The event is scheduled to begin at 11 […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 24: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) announced the operation of five special trains for the convenience of pilgrims traveling to the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place in 2025. These special trains will provide easy connectivity from several key cities across the region to the sacred city of Prayagraj, where the […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 20: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has successfully completed the major yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station within the scheduled timeframe, marking a significant milestone in the station’s modernization efforts. The work, which aimed at improving operational efficiency and streamlining train management, was completed as per the schedule. Importantly, no additional train […]
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Bhubaneswar, December 19: In a significant step towards improving infrastructure and public safety, the General Manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR) has approved the declaration of 170 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) construction projects, including 110 in Odisha as Special Railway Projects under the provisions of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. This landmark decision is set […]
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Bhubaneswar, November 15: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated a major safety enhancement project by planning the installation of the advanced Kavach system between Ranital (Bhadrak) in Odisha and Duvvada (Visakhapatnam) in Andhra Pradesh, a vital section of the Howrah-Chennai Main Line covering a distance of 595 KMs. Tender has been notified for the […]
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Bhubaneswar, November 14: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Thursday organised a special event to mark World Diabetes Day, focusing on raising awareness about diabetes prevention, healthy eating and lifestyle changes. The event, held at the Railway Central Hospital in Bhubaneswar, featured a Healthy Diet Exhibition, a Walkathon and a comprehensive Health Awareness Programme. ECoR […]
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