Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday, July 6, 2026. This new service aims to provide better rail access and more convenient travel for the people of Odisha. The East Coast Railway will operate this train to connect the coastal city of Puri with the tribal-dominated Koraput district.
Puri–Koraput Express: Schedule and Route
The train (No. 18407/18408) will operate three days a week. It will depart from Puri on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and return from Koraput on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The route covers several important stations to help passengers across the state.
| Key Junctions Covered |
|---|
| Khurda Road |
| Bhubaneswar |
| Angul |
| Sambalpur |
| Balangir |
| Titlagarh |
| Rayagada |
| Damanjodi |
How will this new service benefit passengers
This train fulfills a long-standing demand for direct connectivity between Puri and Koraput. It will help pilgrims, students, patients, and traders reach religious sites, hospitals, and markets more easily. The service is expected to boost tourism and economic growth in southern and western Odisha. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mentioned that the focus is to provide affordable travel for low and middle-income families.
Update on Brahmapur–Udhna Amrit Bharat Express
Along with the new express train, the government announced an update for the Brahmapur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express. This train, which previously ran as a tri-weekly service, will now operate on a daily basis to provide more frequent options for passengers traveling to Gujarat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Puri–Koraput Express किन दिनों को चलेगी?
यह ट्रेन पुरी से सोमवार, गुरुवार और शनिवार को चलेगी, जबकि कोरापुट से मंगलवार, शुक्रवार और रविवार को रवाना होगी।
Brahmapur–Udhna Amrit Bharat Express में क्या बदलाव हुआ है?
Brahmapur–Udhna (Surat) Amrit Bharat Express अब हफ्ते में तीन दिन के बजाय रोजाना (Daily) चलेगी।