Paralakhemundi to have broad gauge passenger train service from the 18th December 2010; Hirakhand Express extended to Jagdalpur (via Jeypore) from the same day
Gajapati, Koraput, Koraput- Jeypore- Sunabedha- Damanjodi, Naupada - Gunupur (Gauge conversion), Railway Budget 2010, Vizag ..Shimiliguda - Koraput - Dhanapur ..Kirandul December 14th. 2010, 2:54pmFollowing is an excerpt from a report in Orissadiary.
217 Puri-Palasa passenger which is leaving Puri at 07.50a.m and arriving Palasa at 03.25p.m will leave Palasa at 04.30p.m and will arrive at Paralakhemundi at 06.45p.m in the extended portion. In the return direction, 218 Paralakhemundi-Puri Passenger will leave Paralakhemundi at 07.45a.m and will arrive at Puri at 09.05p.m.
This train will stop at Pundi, Rauthpuram, Naupada, Tekkali, Pedasana, Temburu, Ganguvada, and Pathapatnam between Palasa and Paralakhemundi. The timings of 217/218 Puri-Paralakhemundi-Puri passenger will remain unchanged between Puri & Palasa. The train will run as a special train on the flagging off day of the extended portion and the regular run will be from Puri w.e.f 19th December and from Paralakhemundi w.e.f 20th Dec’2010.
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8447 Bhubaneswar-Koraput Hirakhand Express, which is leaving Bhubaneswar at 07.35p.m and arriving Koraput at 09.45a.m on the next day, will leave Koraput at 10.05a.m and will arrive at Jagadalpur at 12.40p.m in the extended portion. In the return direction, 8448 Jagadalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express will leave Jagadalpur at 03.30p.m and will arrive at Bhubaneswar at 08.25a.m on the next day.
This train will stop at Jeypore and Jagadalpur in the extended portion. The timings of 8447/8448 Bhubaneswar-Jagadalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express will remain unchanged between Bhubaneswar and Koraput. The train will run as a special train on the day of flagging off of the extended portion and the regular run will be from Bhubaneswar on 18th December and from Jagadalpur from 19th Dec’2010.
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December 15th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
While people of Parala would be happy to see that finally the long awaited train will start but it is really unfortunate that this particular train (Puri-Palasa) has been chosen for that. The 217 Puri-Palasa passenger leaving Puri at 07.50a.m will arrive at Paralakhemundi at 06.45p.m that means 11 hours for a distance of around 300 kms.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:04 am
A clear case of neglect towards south Orissa. Like Orissa is neglected by Centre – our State neglects the south and the west of its own land.
December 18th, 2010 at 6:28 am
thank god…atlast the day has come paralakhemundi has got rail link……i hope few other train will also run on this route once the line gets extended to gunupur….
December 20th, 2010 at 2:03 am
Khushi khabar nischaya……Dirgho barsh tapashya o swapno bodhe,Paralakhemundi janatank..se dino aasigala….abe anya duniya abe ati nikata laguchhi..Jai parala ..jai jagannath
December 22nd, 2010 at 7:16 am
WHAT ABOUT EXTENSION OF PURI-KEONHAR EXP UPTO BARBIL, DECLARED IN 2008 BUDGET? WHETHER ECOR FORGOT IT??
January 25th, 2011 at 3:23 am
Its good that the train started running services after a long gap. I had been to Paralakhemundi last Dec,2010 and witnessed the train. However, The Station at Paralakhemundi needs urget improvement in Passenger facilities, Lighting in Night and minimum amenities. The authorities concerned may kindly think the line as a life line of Progress to the people by linking to Vishakhapatanam at the earliest.
February 10th, 2011 at 4:00 am
this is good news for parala people
March 17th, 2011 at 3:22 am
High speed train trials
VISAKHAPATNAM: Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011.
High speed trials using the Inspection Special train will be carried out on the Parlakhemundi – Gunpur section of East Coast Railway as part of the inspection of Commissioner of Railway Safety. This exercise was being taken up prior to opening of the section for public carriage of passengers.
The trials would be carried out between 8 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., Senior Divisional Commercial Manager H.L. Luwang said here on Tuesday. The public have been advised to exercise caution while moving close to the track.
http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/16/stories/2011031654170500.htm
December 23rd, 2011 at 2:25 am
Its really a good news for the People of paralakhemundi, Its already 13yrs I left Parala,,then also i went there to see the Historical rail Line with a Broad Gauge Train.But Development of the station is highly required…Finally the city of the first Prime Minister of “ODISHA” has connected with a Broad Gauge Rail Line………….