East Coast Railway has announced temporary changes for passenger trains running on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandul route. Due to essential safety modernization and doubling work on the Kirandul-Kottavalasa (KK) rail line, trains will not reach Kirandul for one week. These changes will be effective from June 26 to July 3.
What are the changes in train stoppages?
During this period, Dantewada station will serve as the final stop for passenger trains coming from Visakhapatnam. Instead of proceeding to Kirandul, the trains will originate and terminate at Dantewada. Passengers traveling to Kirandul will need to plan their journey accordingly as services will be limited to Dantewada.
Why is the KK rail line work happening?
The East Coast Railway is carrying out safety-related modernization and doubling of the Kirandul-Kottavalasa line. This project is being handled by IRCON International and DRA Infracon JV. The goal is to improve track capacity and safety for all trains operating in this region.
Important dates and details
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Effective Dates | June 26 to July 3 |
| Temporary Last Stop | Dantewada Station |
| Affected Route | Visakhapatnam-Kirandul |
| Reason for Change | Safety Modernization and Doubling Work |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When will the trains resume services to Kirandul?
The temporary changes are effective from June 26 to July 3. Normal services to Kirandul are expected to resume after July 3.
Why are the trains being stopped at Dantewada?
Trains are stopped at Dantewada because of safety modernization and doubling work on the Kirandul-Kottavalasa (KK) rail line.