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Taking forward the infrastructure growth in Telangana region, the third line and electrification between Raghavapuram and Kolanur for a distance of 22 Kms has been successfully completed and commissioned for operation of train services from yesterday i.e., 17th October, 2020. It is completed as part of Kazipet – Balharshah tripling & electrification project, a significant project under progress for expansion of rail network in the state of Telangana. The section between Kazipet – Balharshah is a vital rail link situated in Grand Trunk Route connecting Northern states with Southern region of the country.

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section between Kazipet – Balharshah o­n South Central Railway is majorly coming under Telangana state and partly in Maharashtra state. This main line provides a crucial rail connectivity to many cement clusters, Coal screening plants and power houses situated in this section. Due to the increased freight operations in this sector besides rise in the coaching operations this section has become over saturated. To decongest this high-density section, the tripling works between Raghavapuram – Mandamarri for a distance of 33 Kms have been completed in the year 2016 including construction of third line o­n the major bridge across river Godavari between Mancherial – Peddampet.

To further ease the traffic, tripling & electrification o­n the balance stretch of Kazipet – Balharshah section, for a distance of 202 Kms (Telangana-159 Kms & Maharashtra-43 Kms) has been sanctioned in the year 2015-16 with an estimated cost of Rs 2063 Crore. The execution of third line works of the entire project is being taken up simultaneously in different sections and the works in all stretches of both Telangana & Maharashtra region are progressing in the fast pace. Priority has been accorded in execution of works for this project considering its importance.

As a part of it, third line and electrification works between Kolanur and Raghavapuram for the distance of 22 Kms are completed and commissioned for train operations.

Salient Features of the third line and electrification commissioned between Raghavapuram and Kolanur: -

Ø The entire section is situated in Peddapalli District of Telangana region.

Ø Construction of Third line along with electrification has been completed for distance of 22 kms between Raghavapuram and Kolanur.

Ø As a part of tripling, redesigning of 29 Minor bridges and 03 Major bridges have been undertaken.

Ø Infrastructure and Passenger amenities have been enhanced in Peddapalli junction, Raghavapuram and Kolanur stations by providing high level platforms, relay rooms and safety has been enhanced by providing advanced electronic interlocking signalling system.

Ø Due to pandemic Covid-19, all the necessary protocol were strictly followed while executing the works at the site.

Shri Gajanan Mallya, General Manager, South Central Railway appreciated the efforts of the railway officials and staff of Construction department and Secunderabad Division who are actively involved in completing and commissioning of the third line and electrification between Raghavapuram and Kolanur, though pandemic situation is prevailing across the Nation. He opined that completion of Kazipet – Balharshah tripling project eases the congestion in this grand trunk route and enables smooth transition of train services. He also said that tripling between Raghavapuram - Kolanur helps in the socio-economic development of Peddapalli district and adjoining districts of Telangana region.

Govt of Maharashtra had requested Railwaysto permit all ladies commuters to travel by Special Suburbantrains over Mumbai Suburban network, during the non-peak hoursie from 11 AM to 3 PM & again from 7 PM o­nwards till end of local services for the day. Western railway have asked State Government authoritieson 16th oct to convey quantum of passengers likely to increase due to the above stated stream of traffic and also convene a meeting to work out the modalities in this regard.
According to a Press Release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Rly,a letter in this regard was received o­n 16th October, 2020 from Govt of Maharashtra& o­n the same day, the reply was sent by Western...
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Rly to Govt of Maharashtra. Railway is in full preparednessand WR is currently running 700 special suburban services, including 2 Ladies Special services during the peak hours & similarly Central Rly is running total 706 special suburban services. Again discussion in this regard was held o­n 18th oct with state govt to finalise the modalities.Ministry of Home affairs (MHA) have also looked into the issue and have asked State Government Authorities to finalize the necessary modalitiesin view of Covid- 19 pandemic and convey the same to railways. The decision will be based to ensure that social & medical protocolslike social distancing with regards to prevailing COVID-19 protocols can be followed. He stated that considering the present scenario of Covid19 pandemic state govt has to ensure thatovercrowding is to be avoided at platforms and in trains and effectively counter the law & order situation.
Shri Thakur stated thatfrom 15th June, 2020 o­n the request of Maharashtra Govt., Western Railway resumed its selected Suburban services for essential category staff as notified by Govt of Maharashtra and which has been gradually increased so that all COVID19 protocol can be followed in light of addition of new categories of essential category of staff by state govt. The recent increase was done when the number of special suburban services was increased from 506 to 700 by Western Rly with effect from 15th October, 2020. At present, the daily ridership of WR's suburban section is carrying approx3.2 lakh passengers.

To clear the rush during forthcoming Dussehra & Diwali festivals, and to ensure better convenience to the passengers, Western Railway has planned 106 services of 6 more pairs of festival special trains.

According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur - Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the 6 pairs of festival special trains will be running to various destinations for the benefit of passengers. Out of these 6 pairs of special trains, four pairs of trains will run from Western Railway viz Bandra Terminus- Jabalpur, Rajkot -Secunderabad, Ahmedabad-...
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Yasvantpur and Gandhidham- KSR Bengaluru. Two pairs of trains will pass over WR i.e Jodhpur- KSR Bengaluruand Ajmer-Mysore. Details ofthese special trains are as under :-



1) Train No 07017/07018 Rajkot - Secunderabad Festival Special (Tri-Weekly) {34 trips}

Train No 07017 Rajkot - Secunderabad special will depart Rajkot every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 05.25 hrs & will reach Secunderabad at 10.30 hrs the next day. This train will run from 22ndOct to 30th Nov, 2020. Similarly, Train No 07018 Secunderabad - Rajkot special will leave Secunderabad every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday at 15.15 hrs & will reach Rajkot at 19.00 hrs the next day. This train will run from 20th Oct to 28th Nov, 2020. Enroute this train will halt at Wankaner Jn, Surendranagar, Viramgam Jn, Ahmedabad, Nadiad Jn, Anand Jn, Vadodara Jn Ankleshwar Jn, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road, Bhiwandi Rd, Kalyan Jn, Lonavala, Pune Jn, Daund Jn, Sholapur Jn, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Chittapur, Seram, Tandur and Begumpet stations in both directions. This train comprises ofAC 2 Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seatingcoaches.

2) Train No 02133/02134 Bandra Terminus – Jabalpur (Weekly) {12 trips}

Train No. 02133 Bandra (T) - Jabalpur Special train will depart from Bandra (T) at 00.15 hrs every Saturday and will reach Jabalpur at 21.40 hrs. the same day. This train will run from 24th Octto 28th Nov, 2020. Similarly, Train No. 02134 Jabalpur - Bandra (T) Special train will depart from Jabalpur at 14.30 hrs every Thursday and will arrive Bandra (T) at 12.45 hrs the next day. This train will run from 22nd Octto 26th Nov, 2020. Enroute, this train will halt at Borivali, Vapi, Surat,Vadodara, Ratlam, Ujjain, Bairagarh, Bhopal Jn, Hosangabad, Itarsi Jn, Pipariya and Narsinghpur stations in both directions. The train comprises of AC 2-Tier, AC 3-Tier and Sleeper Classcoaches.

3) Train No 06501/06502 Ahmedabad - Yasvantpur Festival Special (Weekly){12 trips}

Train No 06501 Ahmedabad - Yasvantpur special will depart Ahmedabad every Tuesday at 18.40 hrs & will reach Yasvantpur at 04.45 hrs o­n Thursday. This train will run from 27th Oct to 1stDec, 2020. Similarly, Train No 06502 Yasvantpur - Ahmedabad special will leave Yasvantpur every Sunday at 13.30 hrs & will reach Ahmedabad at 02.20 hrs o­n Tuesday. This train will run from 25th Oct to 29th Nov, 2020. Enroute this train will halt at Anand Jn, Vadodara Jn, Ankleshwar Jn, Surat, Nandurbar, Jalgaon Jn, Manmad Jn, Kopargaon, Belapur, Ahmadnagar, Daund Jn, Solapur Jn, Kalaburagi, Wadi, Raichur, Manthralayam Rd, Adoni, Guntakal Jn, Gooty Jn, Anantapur, Dharmavaram Jn and Hindupur stations in both directions. This train comprises ofAC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class, Second class seating coaches.

4) Train No 06505/06506 Gandhidham – Ksr Bengaluru Festival Special (Weekly) {12 trips}

Train No 06505 Gandhidham – Ksr Bengaluru special will depart Gandhidham every Tuesday at 09.15 hrs & will reach Ksr Bengaluru at 03.00 hrs o­n Thursday. This train will run from 27th Oct to 1stDec, 2020. Similarly, Train No 06506 Ksr Bengaluru - Gandhidham special will leave Ksr Bengaluru every Saturday at 21.50 hrs & will reach Gandhidham at 12.30 hrs o­n Monday. This train will run from 24th Oct to 28thNov, 2020. Enroute this train will halt at Samakhiali Jn, Dhrangandhra, Viramgam Jn, Ahmedabad, Nadiad Jn, Vadodara Jn, Ankleshwar Jn, Surat, Vasai Road, Bhivandi Rd, Kalyan Jn, Karjat, Lonavala, Pune Jn, Satara, Karad, Kirloskarvadi, Sangli, Miraj Jn, Belagavi, Londa Jn, Dharwad, Hubballi Jn, Haveri, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Birur Jn, Arsikere Jn,Tiptur, Tumkur and Yasvantpur stations in both directions. This train comprises ofAC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.

5) Train No 06507/06508 Jodhpur – Ksr Bengaluru Festival Special (Bi-Weekly) {12 trips}

Train No 06507 Jodhpur – Ksr Bengaluru special will depart Jodhpur every Thursday & Saturdayat 05.15 hrs & will reach Ksr Bengaluru at 03.00 hrs o­n Saturday & Monday resp. This train will run from 24th Oct to 3rd Dec, 2020. Similarly, Train No 06508 Ksr Bengaluru - Jodhpur special will leave Ksr Bengaluru every Monday & Wednesday at 21.50 hrs & will reach Jodhpur at 16.50 hrs o­n Wednesday & Friday resp. This train will run from 21stOct to 30th Nov, 2020. Enroute this train will halt at Bhagat Ki Kothi, Luni Jn, Pali Marwar, Marwar Jn, Falna, Jawai Bandh, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Siddhapur,Mahesana Jn, Ahmedabad, Nadiad Jn, Anand Jn, Vadodara Jn, Bharuch Jn, Surat, Navsari, Valsad, Vapi, Vasai Road, Bhivandi Rd, Kalyan Jn, Karjat, Lonavala, Pune Jn, Satara, Karad, Sangli, Miraj Jn, Ghatprabha, Belagavi, Londa Jn, Dharwad, Hubballi Jn, Haveri, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Birur Jn, Arsikere Jn,Tiptur, Tumkur and Yasvantpur stations in both directions. This train comprises ofIst AC, AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.

6) Train No 06209/06210 Ajmer - Mysore Festival Special (Bi-Weekly) {24 trips}

Train No 06209 Ajmer - Mysore special will depart Ajmer every Friday & Sunday at 05.30 hrs & will reach Mysore at 06.00 hrs o­n Sunday & Tuesday resp. This train will run from 23rd Oct to 29thNov, 2020. Similarly, Train No 06210 Mysore - Ajmer special will leave Mysore every Tuesday & Thursday at 18.35 hrs & will reach Ajmer at 17.30 hrs o­n Thursday & Saturday resp. This train will run from 20th Oct to 26thNov, 2020. Enroute this train will halt at Beawar, Sojat Road, Marwar Jn, Falna, Pindwara, Abu Road, Palanpur Jn, Mahesana Jn, Ahmedabad, Nadiad Jn, Anand Jn, Vadodara Jn, Bharuch Jn, Surat, Valsad, Vapi, Palghar, Vasai Road, Bhivandi Rd, Kalyan Jn, Karjat, Lonavala, Pune Jn, Satara, Karad, Kirloskarvadi, Sangli, Miraj Jn, Belagavi, Londa Jn, Dharwad, Hubballi Jn, Haveri, Ranibennur, Harihar, Davangere, Birur Jn, Arsikere Jn,Tiptur, Tumkur, Yasvantpur Jn, Ksr Bengaluru, Ramanagaram and Mandya stations in both directions. This train comprises of 1stAC, AC 2Tier, AC 3 Tier, Sleeper class and Second class seating coaches.

The booking of Train No 07017 will open from 20thOctober, 2020. Booking for Train No 02133 will open from 22ndOctober, 2020. Booking for Train No 06501 & 06505 will open from 24thOctober, 2020 at nominated PRS counters and o­n IRCTC website. All the abovetrains will run as fully reserved trains.

It may also be noted that there has been a change in timings of the following trains:-

●Train No 09447 Ahmedabad- Patna Superfast Weekly special departing Ahmedabad at 19.45 hrs willdepart at 19.30 hrs. This train will reach Chhayapuri at 21.17 hrs instead of 21.06 hrs w.e.f 28.10.2020.

●Train No 09451 Gandhidham-Bhagalpur Festival special will arrive Ahmedabad at 23.05 hrs instead of 23.15 hrs and Train No 09452 Bhagalpur- Ghandidham will reach Ahmedabad at 02.20 hrs instead of 02.30 hrs as notified earlier.This change will be w.e.f 23.10.2020.

●Train No 09465 Ahmedabad-Dharbanga Clone special will reach Chhayapuri at 22.14 hrs instead of 22.01 hrs w.e.f 23.10.2020.

रेल यात्रियों की सुविधाओं एवं मांग को ध्यान में रखते हुए रेल्वे प्रशासन के द्वारा दिनांक 22 अक्टूबर से दक्षिण पूर्व मध्य रेलवे से एवं होकर जानी वाली भुवनेश्वर–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-भुवनेश्वर, पूरी–सूरत-पूरी, पूरी–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-पूरी,विशाखापट्टनम–निजामुदिन- विशाखापट्टनम एवं विशाखापट्टनम- लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल- विशाखापट्टनम सहित पाँच पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेनों की सुविधा ।



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/ 02879 भुवनेश्वर–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-भुवनेश्वर द्वि- साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन की सुविधा 22 अक्टूबर से 02 दिस्म्बर, 2020 तक इस गाड़ी का परिचालन होगा । यह गाड़ी 02880 भुवनेश्वर–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल द्वि- साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल प्रत्येक सोमवार एवं गुरुवार को भुवनेश्वर से 22, 26 एवं 29 अक्टूबर, 02, 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 एवं 30 नवम्बर, 2020 को चलेगी । इसी प्रकार विपरीत दिशा में भी02879 लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-भुवनेश्वर द्वि- साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक बुधवार एवं शनिवार को लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल से 24, 28 एवं 31 अक्टूबर, 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 एवं 28 नवम्बर, 02 दिसम्बर,2020 कोचलेगी ।इस गाड़ी में 04 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू टायर, 11 स्लीपर, 01 पेंट्रीकार एवं 02 सामान्यसहित कुल 19 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में कनफर्म टिकट यात्रियो को ही यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी । इन गाड़ी का ठहराव एवं समय सारणी पूर्व में चल रही 12880 / 12879 भुवनेश्वर–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-भुवनेश्वर द्वि- साप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस का बेलपहाड़ स्टेशन को छोडकर बाकी सभी स्टेशनो में इस स्पेशल गाड़ी का ठहराव दिया गया है ।


02 ) 02827 / 02828 पूरी–सूरत-पूरी साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन की सुविधा 25 अक्टूबर से 01 दिस्म्बर, 2020 तक इस गाड़ी का परिचालन होगा । यह गाड़ी 02827 पूरी–सूरत साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक रविवार को पूरी से 25 अक्टूबर, 01, 08, 15, 22 एवं 29 नवम्बर, 2020 को चलेगी । इसी प्रकार विपरीत दिशा में भी02828 सूरत-पूरी साप्ताहिक पूजा स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक मंगलवार को सूरत से27 अक्टूबर, 03, 10, 17एवं 24 नवम्बर,01 दिसम्बर,2020 कोचलेगी ।इस गाड़ी में 04 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू टायर, 10 स्लीपर एवं 05 सामान्यसहित कुल 20 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में कनफर्म टिकट यात्रियो को ही यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी ।इन गाड़ी का ठहराव एवं समय सारणी पूर्व में चल रही 22827 / 22828 पूरी–सूरत-पूरी साप्ताहिक एक्सप्रेस का तालचेर स्टेशन को छोडकर बाकी सभी स्टेशनो में इस स्पेशल गाड़ी का ठहराव दिया गया है ।



03)02866 /02865 पूरी–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-पूरी स्पेशल ट्रेन की सुविधा 20 अक्टूबर से 26 नवम्बर, 2020 तक इस गाड़ी का परिचालन होगा । यह गाड़ी 02866 पूरी–लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक मंगलवारको पूरीसे 20 एवं 27 अक्टूबर, 03, 10, 17 एवं 24नवम्बर, 2020 को चलेगी । इसी प्रकार विपरीत दिशा में भी02865 लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल-पूरी स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक गुरुवार को लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल से22 एवं 29 अक्टूबर, 05, 12, 19एवं 26 नवम्बर,2020 कोचलेगी ।इस गाड़ी में 05 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू टायर, 01 एसी प्रथम,09 स्लीपर, 01 पेंट्रीकार, 02 एसएलआरडीएवं 04 सामान्यसहित कुल 23 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में कनफर्म टिकट यात्रियो को ही यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी ।

04 )02817 / 02818 विशाखापट्टनम–निजामुदिन- विशाखापट्टनम स्पेशल ट्रेन की सुविधा 20 अक्टूबर से 01 दिस्म्बर, 2020 तक इस गाड़ी का परिचालन होगा । यह गाड़ी 02817विशाखापट्टनम–निजामुदिन स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक मंगलवार, बुधवार, गुरुवार, शनिवार एवंरविवार को विशाखापट्टनमसे 20 अक्टूबर से 29नवम्बर, 2020 तक चलेगी । इसी प्रकार विपरीत दिशा में भी02818 निजामुदिन- विशाखापट्टनम स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक गुरुवार, शुक्रवार , शनिवार, सोमवार एवंमंगलवार को निजामुदिन से22 अक्टूबर से01 दिसम्बर, 2020 तकचलेगी ।इस गाड़ी में 05 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू टायर, 01 एसी प्रथम,09 स्लीपर, 01 पेंट्रीकार, 02 एसएलआरडीएवं 04 सामान्यसहित कुल 23 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में कनफर्म टिकट यात्रियो को ही यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी ।इन गाड़ी का ठहराव एवं समय सारणी पूर्व में चल रही 12817 / 12818 विशाखापट्टनम–निजामुदिन- विशाखापट्टनम एक्सप्रेस का सिंगापूर रोड, थेरुबाली, नोरला रोड, रुपरा रोड एवं अंबोडोलास्टेशन को छोडकर बाकी सभी स्टेशनो में इस स्पेशल गाड़ी का ठहराव दिया गया है ।

05) 02857 / 02858 विशाखापट्टनम- लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल- विशाखापट्टनम साप्ताहिक स्पेशल ट्रेन की सुविधा 25 अक्टूबर से 01 दिस्म्बर, 2020 तक इस गाड़ी का परिचालन होगा । यह गाड़ी 02857 विशाखापट्टनम- लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल साप्ताहिक स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक रविवार को विशाखापट्टनमसे 25 अक्टूबर, 01, 08, 15, 22, एवं 29नवम्बर, 2020 को चलेगी । इसी प्रकार विपरीत दिशा में भी02858 लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल- विशाखापट्टनम साप्ताहिक स्पेशल ट्रेन प्रत्येक मंगलवार को लोकमान्य तिलक टर्मिनल से27 अक्टूबर, 03, 10, 17, एवं 24 नवम्बर,01 दिसम्बर, 2020 को चलेगी ।इस गाड़ी में 02 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू टायर, 07 स्लीपर, 01 पेंट्रीकार, 02 एसएलआरडीएवं 06 सामान्यसहित कुल 19 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में कनफर्म टिकट यात्रियो को ही यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी ।

त्यौहारों के दौरान रेल यात्रियों की सुविधा को ध्यान में रखते हुए रेलवे प्रशासन द्वारा 02101/ 02102 एलटीटी–हावड़ा-एलटीटी द्वि-साप्ताहिक फेस्टिवल स्पेशल ट्रेन का परिचालन दिनांक 20 अक्टूबर, 2020 से 29 अक्टूबर, 2020तक किया जा रहा है।



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संख्या 02101 एलटीटी-हावड़ा द्वि-साप्ताहिक फेस्टिवल स्पेशल ट्रेन दिनांक 20 अक्टूबरसे27 नवम्बर 2020 तक प्रत्येक शुक्रवार व मंगलवार को एलटीटी से 20.35 बजे चलेगी । इसी प्रकार गाड़ी संख्या 02102 हावड़ा-एलटीटी द्वि- साप्ताहिक फेस्टिवल स्पेशल ट्रेन दिनांक 22 अक्टूबरसे29 नवम्बर 2020 तक प्रत्येक रविवार व गुरुवार को हावड़ा से 22.50बजे चलेगी ।



इस गाड़ी में 03 सामान्य, 12 शयनयान, 04 एसी थ्री, 01 एसी टू व 02 पावर कार सहित कुल 22 कोच रहेंगे ।इस गाड़ी में केवल कनफर्मटिकट यात्रियो को यात्रा करने की अनुमति दी जायेगी । यह गाड़ी पूर्व में चल रही 12101/ 12102 एलटीटी – हावड़ा- एलटीटीएक्सप्रेस के समय सारणी एवं ठहराव के अनुसार चलेगी ।