The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced major temporary changes in train operations owing to safety-related modernisation work between Jajpur Keonjhar Road and Bhadrak section.
These changes will remain in effect from September 16 to 22, 2025, impacting passengers on several key routes connecting Puri, Cuttack, Howrah, and Secunderabad.
Train Cancellations
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Puri–Jaleswar–Puri MEMU (68442/68441) – Cancelled on Sept 16, 19, 20 & 22 (Monday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday).
Short-Terminations & Short-Originations
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Bhadrak MEMU (68424): Will be short-terminated at Jajpur Keonjhar Road on Sept 17 & 21.
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Bhadrak–Cuttack MEMU (68423): Will originate from Jajpur Keonjhar Road on the same dates.
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Cuttack–Bhadrak MEMU (68438): Will be short-terminated at Jajpur Keonjhar Road on Sept 19 & 22.
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Bhadrak–Cuttack MEMU (68437): Will start from Jajpur Keonjhar Road on these dates.
Rescheduled Trains
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Howrah–Secunderabad Falaknuma Express (12703): Rescheduled by 1 hr 30 mins on Sept 17 & 21.
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Chennai–Howrah Express (12840): Rescheduled by 2 hrs on Sept 18 & 21.
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Puri–Jaynagar Express (18419): Rescheduled by 1 hr on Sept 19.
Passenger Advisory
ECoR has requested passengers to take note of these changes and plan travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
