ECoR to operate 365 special trains for Rath Yatra
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Sunday announced comprehensive arrangements for the Rath Yatra in Puri, with plans to operate a record 365 special trains. This marks an increase from the 315 operated during Rath Yatra last year.
The special train services will connect Puri to various parts of Odisha and neighbouring states, ensuring smooth travel for pilgrims and visitors. The extensive network will cover Rourkela, Biramitrapur, Bangiriposi, Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Angul and Cuttack. The services will also extend to key destinations in neighbouring states, including Visakhapatnam and Palasa in Andhra Pradesh, Jagadalpur and Gondia in Chhattisgarh, and Santragachhi in West Bengal.
Special emphasis has been placed on major festival days, including Gundicha Yatra, Sandhya Darshan, Bahuda Yatra and Suna Besha. Railways have planned dedicated services from remote and interior districts to ensure maximum accessibility for devotees.
"The comprehensive rail connectivity will significantly ease travel for pilgrims, particularly those from remote areas," said an ECoR spokesperson. "We are committed to providing safe, comfortable and efficient travel facilities during Odisha's most celebrated spiritual festival."
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ECoR's official statement said the special trains will operate in addition to regular services, catering to the massive surge of pilgrims expected during the festival. Passengers are advised to check schedules and availability through official railway portals and stay updated via public announcements closer to the festival dates, it added.
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