JAKHAPURA

It has been decided to restore the services of Puri-Barbil-Puri Express w.e.f. 5^th May, 2020 from Puri and w.e.f. 6^th May, 2020 from Barbil.

During Covid19 pandemic, the train was restricted its journey as per Covid Protocol.

            18416/18415 Puri-Barbil-Puri Express from Puri will leave at 0615hrs (06.15a.m.) w.e.f. 5^th May, 2022 and from Barbil will leave at 0915hrs (09.15a.m.) w.e.f. 6^th May, 2022.

          This train has o­ne AC Chair Car, Six Second Class Seating and Two Guard, Luggage cum Second Class Seating Coaches in its composition having stoppages at Sakhigopal, Delang, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Jakhapura, Sukinda Road, Baghuapal, Tomka, Tangiriapal, Sagadapata, Chilikdara, Harichandanpur, Nilakantheswar, Sitabinj, Basantpur, Naranpur, Kendujhargarh, Goaldih, Porjanpur, Nayagarh, Jaroli, Bansapani, Murga Mahadev Road, Deojhar, Dangoaposi, Noamundi, Barjamda, between Puri and Barbil.

●        Nayagarh (Keonjhargarh) - Jakhapura Rail Section Inspected.

●        Bhubaneswar New Station works reviewed.

Ms Archana Joshi, General Manager, East Coast Railway, conducted the Annual inspection between Nayagarh (Keonjhar) - Jakhapura section of Khurda Road Division along with a team of senior officials from the ECoR Headquarters. She was also accompanied by Shri Rinkesh Ray, Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda Road Division along with other branch officers of the Division.

Inspection was carried out at various stations including colonies, bridges, curves; level crossing gates Running Room, Accident Relief Train, Accident Relief Medical Equipment, Railway Hospital and o­ngoing works have been conducted. During the General Manager's Annual inspection, the complete Railway Infrastructure in this section is   inspected thoroughly and improvements required for the betterment of the quality of service being provided to the Public is assessed.

Inspections were carried out at major & minor Stations including Keonjhargarh, Harichandanpur etc. Various safety assets like track, level crossings, bridges, Point & Crossings were thoroughly inspected. Staff Quarters, Children Park, Tower Wagon Shed & OHE Depots were inaugurated in the Railway section at various places during the visit. Ms Joshi also reviewed the passenger amenities including Platforms, Booking office, Waiting Hall, VIP Lounges, etc., and advised officials to constantly monitor it.  Ms Joshi also met the public at different stations and received grievances and suggestions for better facilities.

Later, Ms Joshi reviewed the o­ngoing works at Bhubaneswar New Station in the afternoon. Road Communication to Bhubaneswar New Station along with other Safety & Security works to be expedited.