Bhubaneswar: Keeping in view the aspiration of local people Bhubaneswar-Balangir-Bhubaneswar Express has been extended up to Sonepur following the commissioning of the train Line up to Sonepur from Balangir side.
According to an official press release of East Coast Railway, on the inaugural run, local MP Sangita Kumari Singhdeo flagged off this train from Sonepur Railway Station, today.
12893 Bhubaneswar-Balangir-Sonepur Super Fast Express after arrival at Balangir will leave at 1345hrs towards Sonepur and will reach Sonepur at 1515hrs. In the return direction, 12894 Sonepur-Bhubaneswar Super Fast Express from Sonepur will leave at 1300hrs and will reach Balangir at 1425hrs. This train will leave Balangir at 1445hrs and will reach Bhubaneswar at 2145hrs. The regular service of this train will commence from Sonepur with effect from 14th March 2024 and from Bhubaneswar with effect from 15th March 2024.
The timings and stoppage of 12893/12894 Bhubaneswar-Sonepur-Bhubaneswar Express will remain unchanged between Bhubaneswar and Balangir from both directions. Between Balangir and Sonepur, the train will provide stoppage at Bichhupali, Jhartarbha and Narsingh Garh Railway Stations.
