Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards enhancing the travel experience of lakhs of devotees attending the grand Rath Yatra 2025, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a dedicated Android mobile application — ‘ECoR Yatra’.
Available now on the Google Play Store, this app aims to provide real-time, reliable, and accessible railway services, ensuring a seamless pilgrimage for travelers.
Designed with the needs of pilgrims and regular passengers in mind, the ECoR Yatra app serves as a one-stop digital platform to plan journeys, access transport services, and receive timely updates — all without the hassle of long queues at station counters. Its user-friendly interface supports multiple languages to cater to the diverse population visiting Puri.
Key Features to Aid Pilgrims
- Special Train Schedules: A comprehensive list of special trains running from June 25 to July 7, 2025, including train numbers, timings, and halts.
- Regular Timetable: Updated schedules of all regular trains to and from Puri, including long-distance and intercity services.
- Live Train & Platform Info: Real-time train status, arrival and departure timings, and platform details at Puri Station.
Enhanced Passenger Services
- Accommodation Information: Integration with IRCTC offers details on retiring rooms, tourist huts, and mela accommodations.
- Ticketing Assistance: Information on special ticket counters and options for reserved, unreserved, and UTS Mobile bookings.
- Fare Enquiry & Seat Availability: Linked with NTES and PNR status systems for smooth ticket management.
- Travel Tutorials: Short videos explaining the use of Automatic Ticket Vending Machines (ATVM) and UTS Mobile bookings.
The app also informs passengers about essential amenities such as drinking water, medical assistance booths, cleanliness, wheelchair access for Divyangjan, battery-operated carts for senior citizens, public toilets, misting fans, and free Wi-Fi at key stations.
Quick-access helpline numbers for railway police, medical help, lost luggage, and grievance redressal are included. Real-time notifications will alert users about emergencies. Additionally, safety guidelines on crowd management, hydration, and reporting suspicious activity ensure a safe journey for all.
How to Download
Simply visit the Google Play Store, search for ‘ECoR Yatra,’ and tap ‘Download’ to begin your digital journey.
East Coast Railway assures all travelers a safe, comfortable, and digitally empowered Rath Yatra 2025 experience with this innovative app.
