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Medium; Large TB; EOG/SLR; Outside of Train;
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18508⇒20808/Hirakud SF Express
Other Names: Hirakund Express
हीराकुड सुपरफास्ट एक्सप्रेस

NDLS/New Delhi --> BRJN/Brajrajnagar

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Permanent Augmentation of One 3rd AC Economy Class and One Sleeper Class w.e.f 07.09.24 J.C.O 04/09/2024 and 11/09/2024 Instead of the scheduled route VGLJ-MAKR-SGO-DMO-KMZ-NKJ the diverted VGLJ-OHAN-STA-KTE-NKJ will be run.
Wed Aug 28, 2024 (04:30PM)
News History
J.C.O 04/09/2024 and 11/09/2024 Instead of the scheduled route VGLJ-MAKR-SGO-DMO-KMZ-NKJ the diverted VGLJ-OHAN-STA-KTE-NKJ will be run.
Mon Aug 26, 2024 (12:02PM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar on 04.09.24 & 19.09.24 will be diverted via Jhansi - Ohan Cabin - Satna - Katni
Fri Aug 09, 2024 (10:02PM)
J.C.O 6/06/2024 to 10/07/24 cancelled for doubling  between malkhedi to mahadeokhedi
Sun Jun 16, 2024 (08:02PM)
Running with extra Sleeper Coach and AC 3 Tier Economy
Wed May 22, 2024 (01:00PM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar on 27.04.24 & 28.04.24 will be bypassing Talcher, with 5 minutes stoppage at Talcher Road
Sat Apr 27, 2024 (12:01AM)
🔹Train no. 20808/Hirakud SF Express JCO 21/01/2024, 24/01/24, 27/01/24, 28/01/24, 31/01/24, 03/02/24, 04/02/24 and 07/02/2024 will be fully cancelled.
Fri Dec 08, 2023 (10:11PM)
🔹Due to the upcoming G20 Summit Meeting in New Delhi, train no. 20808/Hirakud SF Express JCO 09/09/2023 will have stoppage at Badli railway station skipping New Delhi (NDLS).
Sat Sep 02, 2023 (11:26PM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar from 18.08.23 - 26.08.23 is diverted via Sambalpur - Titlagarh - Rayagada - Vizianagaram
Sun Aug 13, 2023 (11:45PM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar on 19.08.23 & 20.08.23 will be diverted via Sarla - Sambalpur City
Sat Aug 12, 2023 (07:55PM)
🔹TRAIN NO. 20808 (AMRITSAR-VISAKHAPATNAM) JCO 28.06.2023 WILL BE DIVERTED VIA VIRANGANA LAKSHMIBAI JHANSI - MAHOBA-BNDA - OHAN - KATNI - NEW KATNI JN
Thu Jun 29, 2023 (02:18PM)
▪️ Rescheduled to leave Amritsar at 04.55 hrs on 11.06.23 instead of 23.55 hrs on 10.06.23
Fri Jun 09, 2023 (12:06AM)
🔹20808 Amritsar-Visakhapatnam Hirakud Express from Amritsar on December 10, 2022 will run on diverted route via Jharsuguda-Rourkela-Chakradharpur-Jaroli-Jakhapura-Cuttack-Bhubaneswar instead of Jharsuguda Road-Sambalpur-Angul-Bhubaneswar.
Mon Dec 12, 2022 (06:34AM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar is cancelled on 24th, 25th, 28th September 2022 is cancelled
Thu Sep 22, 2022 (12:59AM)
▪️ Departure from Amritsar on 03.08.22 will be diverted via Sambalpur - Titlagarh - Vizianagaram
Mon Aug 01, 2022 (10:12PM)
Will be augmented permanently with one more AC-3 Tier (3A) Coach from ASR w.e.f 01.05.2022
Wed Apr 20, 2022 (06:11PM)
📢 दिनांक 10.04.2022 को अमृतसर से 1 द्वितीय शयनयान श्रेणी के डिब्बे की अस्थायी रूप से बढ़ोतरी की जा रही है।।।
Sat Apr 09, 2022 (03:50AM)
Augmented with one sleeper coaches from Amritsar From 16/02/22
Fri Feb 11, 2022 (10:13AM)
▪️ Running with SE1
Wed Feb 02, 2022 (09:48PM)
20808: ASR -VSKP EXPRESS (JCO 19 ,22 &23.01.2022 ) DIVERTED VIA BSP- R- TIG- SBP DUE TO SAFETY RELATED MODERNIZATION WORK IN SECR.
Sat Jan 15, 2022 (07:52PM)
Coach Composition: ┃2A—1┃—┃3A—3┃—┃SL—6┃—┃2S—4┃—┃PC—1┃—┃EOG—2┃ : 17 Coach
Thu Sep 02, 2021 (06:31PM)
3 Follows
Bedroll/Linen: AVAILABLE change
Inaugural Run
Wed Jul 01, 1992
Pantry/Catering
✓ Pantry Car
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E-Catering is available at MTJ, AGC, GWL, VGLJ, LAR, MAKR, SGO,...
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DMO, KMZ, UMR, SBP, BBS, KUR, BAM, VZM & VSKP.
Updated: Aug 06 (08:32) by Hinterlander^
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20807(Tue) ➡ 20808(Sat) ➡ 20811(Tue) ➡20812(Wed) ➡ 20807(Fri) ➡ 20808(Sun) ➡ 20811(Wed) ➡ 20812(Thu) ➡ 20807(Sat) ➡ 20808(Wed) ➡ 20811(Sat) ➡ 20812(Sun) [3 Combined Rakes with PM @ VSKP]




Rating: 3.5/5 (81 votes)
cleanliness - average (15)
punctuality - good (15)
food - good (12)
ticket avbl - good (15)
u/r coach - excellent (2)
railfanning - good (12)
safety - good (12)
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As heavy rains have begun to lash Visakhapatnam, trains plying on the KK line will face repercussions, and services between Dantewada and Kirandul will be suspended....

## Train Services in Visakhapatnam Affected by Heavy Rains

Heavy rains in Visakhapatnam have disrupted train services. Several trains have been cancelled or delayed due to waterlogging on tracks and other disruptions.

The South Central Railway has advised passengers to check the status of their trains before leaving for the station. They can use the official website or mobile app of the Indian Railways to do this.

Officials are working hard to restore train services as quickly as possible. Passengers are advised to be patient and cooperate with authorities.
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## East Coast Railway Adds Coaches to Nanded-Hirakud Express Trains

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has added more coaches to the Nanded-Hirakud Express trains to meet the growing passenger demand. This move comes after the railway received multiple requests from passengers. The trains now have additional coaches in both general and sleeper classes. The increased capacity will make it easier for passengers to travel during peak seasons and ensure that everyone has a comfortable journey.

**Stations and Train Numbers:**

* **Train number:**
* **Stations:**
Aug 25 (08:31) हीराकुंड और इंदौर हमसफर में लगेंगे अतिरिक्त एसी कोच (www.bhaskar.com)
Coach Augmentations
SECR/South East Central
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News Entry# 566518   
  Past Edits
Aug 25 2024 (08:31)
Station Tag: Bilaspur Junction/BSP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
बिलासपुर | त्योहार के समय ट्रेनों में होने वाली भीड़ के मद्देनजर रेलवे प्रशासन अलग-अलग ट्रेनों में अतिरिक्त एसी 3 व स्लीपर कोच की व्यवस्था करने...

## More AC Coaches for Hirakund and Indore Trains

The Indian Railways is adding more air-conditioned (AC) coaches to the Hirakund Express and the Indore Humsafar Express trains. This is being done to meet the increasing demand for comfortable travel. The Hirakund Express runs between Visakhapatnam and Hirakund, while the Indore Humsafar Express connects Indore and Howrah. The additional coaches will provide more seats for passengers, especially in AC classes. This move aims to improve passenger comfort and ensure a better travel experience.

**Stations and Train Numbers:**

* **Hirakund Express**
* **Indore Humsafar Express**
Aug 22 (09:56) Bhopal Railway Station: दुर्ग-निजामुद्दीन एक्सप्रेस सहित 32 ट्रेनों का मार्ग बदला, कटनी और कटनी साउथ स्टेशन पर दो मिनट का अस्थाई हाॅल्ट (www.naidunia.com)
IR Affairs
WCR/West Central
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News Entry# 566157   
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Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Katni South/KTES added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Katni Junction/KTE added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Sant Hirdaram Nagar/SHRN added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Itarsi Junction/ET added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Bhopal Junction/BPL added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Damoh/DMO added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 22 2024 (09:56)
Station Tag: Jabalpur/JBP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
Trains:  Howrah - Bhopal Weekly Express/13025   Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express/12823   Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express/12824   Hirakud SF Express/20808   Bhopal - Howrah Weekly Express/13026   Jabalpur - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Weekly Express/11449   Veraval - Jabalpur Express (via Bina)/11465   Kamayani Express/11071   Kamayani Express/11072   Rewanchal Express/12186   Shipra Express/22911   Shipra Express/22912   Jabalpur - Veraval Express (via Bina)/11466   MCTM Udhampur - Durg SF Express (via Delhi Safdarjung)/12550   Kolkata - Ahmedabad Weekly Express/19414   Bhuj - Shalimar Weekly SF Express/22829   Ahmedabad - Patna Express/19421   Patna - Ahmedabad Express/19422   Darbhanga - Ahmedabad Antyodaya Express/15559   Singrauli - Hazrat Nizamuddin Urjadhani Express/22167   Hazrat Nizamuddin - Singrauli Urjadhani Express/22168   Ahmedabad - Gorakhpur Express/19489   Gorakhpur - Ahmedabad Express/19490   Ambikapur - Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Express/22407  
रेलवे अधिकारियों के अनुसार तीसरी रेललाइन के कार्य के दौरान अनेक ट्रेनों के मार्ग में परिवर्तन कर दिया गया है। जबलपुर-सोमनाथ एक्सप्रेस 26, 30 अगस्त के...

## Train Changes in Bhopal: Temporary Stop at Katni

The Bhopal railway station will have 32 train routes changed temporarily. This includes the Durg Nizamuddin Express, which will have a short two-minute stop at both Katni and Katni South stations. This change is in effect to allow for the construction of a new line near Katni.
Aug 17 (09:38) यात्री कृपया ध्यान दें... छत्‍तीसगढ़ से गुजरने वाली 6 ट्रेनों के बदले रूट, कटनी स्टेशन पर है स्‍टॉपेज (www.naidunia.com)
IR Affairs
SECR/South East Central
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News Entry# 565507   
  Past Edits
Aug 17 2024 (09:39)
Station Tag: Raipur Junction/R added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 17 2024 (09:39)
Station Tag: Umaria/UMR added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 17 2024 (09:39)
Station Tag: Bina Junction/BINA added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 17 2024 (09:39)
Station Tag: Katni Murwara/KMZ added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836

Aug 17 2024 (09:39)
Station Tag: Jabalpur/JBP added by AdittyaaSharma^~/1421836
पश्चिम मध्य रेलवे के जबलपुर रेल मंडल में कटनी मुरवाड़ा-बीना और उमरिया रेलवे स्टेशनों के बीच तीसरी रेललाइन जोड़ने का कार्य जल्द ही शुरू होने वाला...

## Train Routes Changed in Chhattisgarh Due to Railway Block

Due to railway block work, the routes of six trains passing through Chhattisgarh have been altered. The block work is being conducted on the Bilaspur-Katni section of the South East Central Railway (SECR).

The affected trains are:

* **18237 (Howrah-Bilaspur Express):** This train will now run via the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route instead of the original Bilaspur-Katni route.
* **18238 (Bilaspur-Howrah Express):** This train will also follow the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route.
* **12854 (Howrah-Nagpur Express):** This train will be diverted via the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route.
* **12853 (Nagpur-Howrah Express):** This train will also be diverted via the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route.
* **13287 (Howrah-Gondia Express):** This train will be diverted via the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route.
* **13288 (Gondia-Howrah Express):** This train will also be diverted via the Katni-Jabalpur-Itarsi route.

The railway block work is expected to cause some delay in the arrival and departure of these trains. Passengers are advised to check with the railway authorities for updated information.

**Train Numbers and Stations:**
* 18237
* 18238
* 12854
* 12853
* 13287
* 13288
* Howrah
* Bilaspur
* Katni
* Jabalpur
* Itarsi
* Nagpur
* Gondia
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