Bhubaneswar: Anticipating a rise in passenger numbers for the upcoming Durga Puja and Diwali celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the operation of special trains between Sambalpur and Santragachi. This initiative aims to provide additional capacity and enhance passenger comfort during the festive period.
The Sambalpur-Santragachi Special (08303) is set to depart from Sambalpur at 4:15 PM on October 14 and 21, arriving in Santragachi at 2:00 AM the next day. Conversely, the Santragachi-Sambalpur Special (08304) will leave Santragachi at 7:05 PM on October 15 and 22, reaching Sambalpur at 7:45 AM the following morning.
These special trains will make stops at several key stations along the route, including Rengali, Jharsuguda Junction, Rajgangpur, Raurkela, Chakradharpur, Tatanagar Junction, Kharagpur Junction, and Ulubaria. To enhance convenience for passengers, additional stops have been added at Bagdihi, Bamra, Garpos, Bisra, Manoharpur, Rajkharsawan Junction, Jhargram, Panskura, and Bagnan.
Each train will consist of 21 coaches, which will include: 6 AC 3-Tier coaches, 2 AC 2-Tier coaches, 7 Sleeper Class coaches, 4 General Class coaches, and 2 coaches for luggage, generators, and brakes, equipped with facilities for Divyang passengers.
