East Coast Railway Revises Train Schedules For Puri Station Upgrades
The East Coast Railway has announced temporary schedule adjustments for six pairs of express trains operating from Malatipatpur station due to ongoing infrastructure upgrades at Puri railway station. These modifications, which include short-terminating specific trains at Malatipatpur instead of Puri, will remain in effect from August 25, 2026, until October 20, 2026. Railway officials stated that the decision was made to facilitate the safe and efficient execution of track and platform upgrade works on platforms 5 and 6 at Puri station. Malatipatpur station is situated approximately 7 kilometers from Puri. Passengers planning to travel through the region during this period should note these vital operational changes before embarking on their journey.
Key Details of Schedule Changes:
• Duration: August 25, 2026, to October 20, 2026
• Reason: Infrastructure upgrades on platforms 5 and 6 at Puri station
• Alternative Hub: Malatipatpur station, located 7 km from Puri
• Action Required: Check updated timings via NTES before travel
Affected Train Services and Modifications
The infrastructural work at Puri station directly impacts several long-distance express and superfast trains. Train services affected by short-termination at Malatipatpur instead of Puri include the 20472 Puri–Sri Ganganagar Express, 22974 Puri–Gandhidham Express, 12994 Puri–Gandhidham Express, 22201 Sealdah–Puri Duronto Express, 12145 Lokmanya Tilak Terminus–Puri Express, and 15644 Kamakhya–Puri Express.
Similarly, return journeys and originating schedules have been adjusted for passenger convenience. Trains that will now originate and depart from Malatipatpur instead of Puri include the 22202 Puri–Sealdah Duronto Express, 12146 Puri–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express, and 15643 Puri–Kamakhya Express.
Passenger Advisory and Inquiries
Railway authorities have advised all affected passengers to verify the latest departure and arrival timings through the National Train Enquiry System (NTES) or official railway inquiry channels before commencing their journeys. Planning ahead will help travelers avoid any inconvenience caused by these temporary modifications required for modernizing railway infrastructure.