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ECoR reaches 100 MT freight unloading in record‑breaking 148 days

27/08/202501/09/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 27: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has set yet another benchmark in freight transportation by crossing the milestone of 100 million tons of unloading within just 148 days of the current financial year. As of 26th August 2025, ECoR has unloaded 100.55 million tons, registering an impressive 8% growth compared to the same […]

Odisha: Cuttack-Paradeep Railway Section Gets Automatic Signalling Upgrade

22/08/202501/09/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The East Coast Railway has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Automatic Signalling System on the Cuttack–Paradeep section (83 km) of the Talcher–Paradeep Freight Corridor under Khurda Road Division. The system marks a significant milestone in the modernization of railway operations along this vital route connecting Paradeep Port. Major Benefits of Automatic Signalling – […]

Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road Express upgraded to modern LBH coaches

22/08/202501/09/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, August 22: The 20837/20838 Bhubaneswar-Junagarh Road-Bhubaneswar Express has now been fully upgraded to modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches, ensuring enhanced safety, comfort, and travel experience for passengers. The LHB-equipped service will commence its journey from Bhubaneswar on August 25, and from Junagarh Road on August 26, said an East Coast Railway (ECoR) statement. […]

ECoR sets record by achieving 200 MT freight loading in just 290 days

16/01/202517/01/2025Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

Odisha: Yard restructuring work at Bhadrak Railway Station completed within deadlines

20/12/202424/12/2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

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 […]

Odisha: Rs 509 crore sanctioned for railway flyovers in Cuttack & Rayagada districts

09/12/202416/12/2024Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, December 9: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 509 crore for the construction of two major Railway Flyovers in the Cuttack and Rayagada districts of Odisha. This initiative is part of the broader Energy, Mineral & Cement Corridor Scheme of Indian Railways, aimed at improving train movements and alleviating traffic congestion across key […]